Jennifer Matilla

Jennifer E. Matilla, M.S., LMHC, LPC, Qualified Supervisor Jennifer Matilla is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience in the mental health field. She earned her Master of Science in Psychology from Northeast Louisiana State University and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Barry University. Her extensive background has provided her with a strong foundation in a wide range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Jennifer has worked with children, teens, and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds, spiritual beliefs, and gender identities. She has supported individuals facing a variety of challenges, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and chronic pain. In addition, Jennifer has had the privilege of working with patients and families coping with terminal illness, anticipatory grief, and bereavement, gaining extensive experience in addressing grief, complicated grief, suicide loss, and other forms of loss. Jennifer also has significant experience working with individuals affected by PTSD and complex trauma, including survivors of violent crime, accidents, abuse, and suicide. She has worked closely with military families, addressing their unique needs and stressors, and has contributed to the development of programs supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. At the heart of Jennifer’s practice is a deep commitment to her clients’ well-being. She provides compassionate, patient-centered care, recognizing that every person’s journey is unique. Using an integrative and collaborative approach, she works alongside clients to develop personalized treatment plans that honor their strengths, needs, and goals. Jennifer believes in meeting clients where they are—with empathy, respect, and understanding—and strives to help them overcome obstacles and build fulfilling, balanced lives.