Jenny Levesque
I believe therapy is less about having all the answers and more about having a place where you can be honest about what’s really going on. Life can be complicated, and sometimes we just need someone who will listen without judgment, help us make sense of things, and walk alongside us as we figure out what comes next. My practice is grounded in connection, curiosity, and creating a space where you can show up as yourself. You don’t have to have the right words or know exactly where to begin. We can start wherever you are and take it from there. I’m interested in the whole person—not just the problem that brings you in. Together, we can explore the experiences, relationships, patterns, and beliefs that may be shaping how you see yourself and navigate the world. I also believe therapy should be useful outside the room, so our work can include practical tools and new ways of approaching the things that matter most to you. I don’t believe growth means becoming a different person. To me, it’s often about becoming more connected to who you already are—understanding yourself more deeply, trusting your voice, setting boundaries, and making choices that feel true to you. My hope is that our work feels like a genuine partnership: a place where you feel seen, understood, and supported while creating meaningful change in your life.
First session
Your first session is a chance to slow down and get a sense of what’s bringing you to therapy, what you’ve been experiencing, and what you hope might feel different. You don’t need to have the right words, a clear diagnosis, or a perfectly defined goal. We can figure that out together. I’ll spend time getting to know you—not just what’s difficult right now, but the bigger picture of who you are, what matters to you, and what may be contributing to where you are today. I’ll also explain how I work and make sure you have a chance to ask questions and get a feel for whether we’re a good fit. By the end of our first session, my hope is that you feel a little more at ease and have a clearer sense of where we can begin. You may leave with some initial insight, a new perspective, or simply the relief of having finally said something out loud that you’ve been carrying on your own. There’s no expectation that you’ll have everything figured out in one session. Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, and my goal is to make that first step feel approachable, collaborative, and worthwhile.
Strengths
One of the biggest strengths I bring to my sessions is my ability to really listen. I pay attention not only to what you’re saying, but also to what may be underneath it. I’m curious, present, and comfortable sitting with the parts of a story that may feel complicated or difficult to put into words. I also bring warmth and honesty to the work. I don’t believe therapy needs to feel clinical or disconnected from real life. I want our conversations to feel genuine, while still giving you the space and perspective you need to look at things differently. I tend to notice patterns and connections—between past experiences and present relationships, between what we say we want and what may be getting in the way, and between how we treat ourselves and how we show up in the world. I’ll gently point those things out, but I won’t tell you what your story is supposed to mean. We’ll make sense of it together. Most importantly, I bring a belief that you are the expert on your own life. My job isn’t to have all the answers. It’s to help you ask better questions, understand yourself more clearly, and feel supported as you make decisions that are right for you. I want you to leave our sessions feeling like you can take something with you—not just insight, but a little more clarity, self-trust, and room to move forward.
Ideal clients
I work well with people who are curious about themselves and ready to look a little deeper—not necessarily because they have everything figured out, but because something in their life isn’t feeling quite right. You might be navigating a transition, struggling with relationships or boundaries, feeling disconnected from yourself, or noticing patterns you’re tired of repeating. Maybe you’re functioning on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain on the inside. You may know you want something to change but aren’t quite sure where to begin. I especially enjoy working with people who want more than quick fixes. They’re willing to be honest, curious, and open to looking at the experiences and beliefs that have shaped them. At the same time, I understand that insight is only part of the process. We can also focus on what you want your life to look and feel like moving forward. You don’t need to come to therapy with a specific goal or even know exactly what you need. Sometimes the first step is simply having a place to sort through what’s been weighing on you. My ideal client is someone who wants to understand themselves more deeply, make intentional changes, and build a life that feels more authentic and sustainable. If you’re ready to explore what’s underneath the surface and are willing to be honest with yourself along the way, we’ll likely have a lot to work with.
Treatment methods
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I use Solution-Focused Brief Treatment because I believe therapy can honor where you’ve been while still keeping your eyes on where you want to go. When life feels difficult, it’s easy to get caught up in everything that isn’t working. I want to help you make space for a different question: **What would you like to be different, and what might help you get there?** In our sessions, we’ll talk about what brought you in and the challenges you’re experiencing, but I’ll also be curious about the moments when things feel a little easier. What were you doing differently? What strengths were you drawing on? What has worked for you before, even if it only worked for a short time? I like this approach because it feels hopeful without minimizing what you’re going through. We don’t have to ignore the hard parts to recognize that you already have strengths, experiences, and resources we can build on. Sometimes progress starts with a very small shift—a different response, a clearer boundary, a new way of looking at a situation, or simply recognizing that you have more choices than you realized. My goal is to help you identify those possibilities and turn them into meaningful, realistic changes in your everyday life. We’ll move at a pace that feels right for you, with your goals guiding the work.
Trauma-Focused CBT
I use Trauma-Focused CBT to help clients understand how difficult or traumatic experiences may still be affecting the way they think, feel, and respond today. I believe that healing from trauma isn’t about simply forgetting what happened or forcing yourself to move past it. It’s about feeling safer, understanding your responses, and gradually developing a different relationship with what you’ve experienced. In our work together, we’ll look at the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that may have developed as a result of trauma. I’ll help you recognize when your mind or body is responding to something from the past, even when you’re safe in the present. We’ll also work on practical skills for managing difficult emotions, reducing distress, and building a greater sense of control. I approach trauma work carefully and collaboratively. You don’t have to share everything all at once, and I won’t push you faster than you’re ready to go. Creating safety and trust is an important part of the process. My goal is not to change your story, but to help you feel less controlled by it. Over time, I want you to have a greater understanding of yourself, more confidence in your ability to cope, and more freedom to make choices based on the life you’re living now rather than what happened to you in the past.
Sex Therapy
I approach sex therapy as an opportunity to create a space where you can talk openly about intimacy, sexuality, and relationships without shame or judgment. These can be deeply personal topics, and I believe you deserve to feel comfortable being honest about what you’re experiencing, even when it feels difficult to put into words. In our work together, we may explore concerns around desire, communication, intimacy, sexual confidence, connection, or changes in your sexual relationship. We might also look at how stress, relationship dynamics, body image, past experiences, expectations, or the stories we’ve learned about sexuality can influence the way we experience intimacy. My approach is collaborative and grounded in curiosity. I’m not here to tell you what your sex life should look like. Instead, I want to understand what intimacy means to you and help you identify what feels healthy, fulfilling, and authentic for you and your relationship. Depending on your goals, our work may include improving communication, understanding differences in desire, building comfort with vulnerability, challenging shame or unrealistic expectations, and developing practical ways to reconnect. Most importantly, I want sex therapy to feel like a place where you can talk about these parts of your life as openly as you would any other concern. There is no “normal” that you have to measure yourself against. We’ll focus on what matters to you and what you want your experience of intimacy and connection to feel like.
Motivational Interviewing
I use Motivational Interviewing when you know you want something to change but may feel unsure about how—or even whether—you’re ready to take that first step. I believe that meaningful change is much more likely to last when it comes from within you rather than from someone telling you what you should do. In our sessions, I’ll help you explore both sides of that uncertainty without judgment. Maybe part of you wants things to be different while another part is comfortable with what’s familiar. We can make room for both. Rather than pushing you toward a decision, I’ll ask questions that help you clarify what matters to you, what you want for your life, and what may be getting in the way. I also believe you already have strengths and experiences that can help you move forward. Together, we’ll identify those and build on them. Sometimes the goal is a major change, and sometimes it’s simply figuring out one small next step that feels realistic. What I appreciate most about Motivational Interviewing is that it respects your autonomy. I’m not there to convince you or tell you what your choices should be. My role is to help you hear your own voice more clearly, work through ambivalence, and connect your choices to the things that matter most to you. My hope is that you leave our work feeling more confident in your ability to make changes that are genuinely your own.
Location
Virtual sessions