Jennifer A. McPherson is a Licensed Professional Counselor from Philadelphia, PA that is licensed in the States of Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Florida. She is also the Owner/Clinical Director of McPherson Clinical & Consulting Services; a hybrid BIPOC focused and LGBTQIA affirming mental health counseling group practice that provides mental health counseling, consulting services, coaching services, clinical supervision, and education. Due to their commitment to creating access to care for BIPOC and LGBTQIA communities, McPherson Clinical & Consulting Services has awarded as the BEST Mental Health Service in Wyncote, PA for 2022 and 2023 in addition to a slew of other noteworthy awards. Jennifer received her BA in Psychology from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA before pursuing her MS in Counseling & Clinical Health Psychology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She also possesses an Executive MBA in Healthcare from Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, PA. She is trained in and utilizes Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)as her choice modalities for treating race-based trauma in her clients. She is also a Certified Daring Way Facilitator an implements the work of Brene´ Brown to encourage authenticity and vulnerability and to destigmatize shame.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During your first session with Jennifer, you will experience a lot of exploration and curiousity in order to get to know you personally and to individualize your care.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Jennifer's strengths go beyond empathy and compassion. Not only does she talk the talk but she walks the walks and understands the importance of applying her own interventions, routines, boundaries and behaviors in her personal life to help her grow as a therapist and to show up for her clients.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Jennifer's desire to serve the BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ communities extends through her personal and professional life as a Licensed Professional Counselor by supporting them with their mental health through highly sought after modalities and interventions; her therapeutic presence; and her approach to healing.