Hello and welcome to Grow Therapy! My name is Jennifer. I have both Master’s and Education Specialist degrees in Counseling, with a specialization in Couples and Family. After many years of therapy practice, I went back to school and, in 2019, graduated with a BSN in Nursing. I’ve worked as a licensed therapist in North Carolina for 17 years. I work frequently with difficult relationship dynamics whether in families or among romantic partners. I do quite a bit of work in trauma recovery, anxiety and stress reduction, resiliency-building, and identity development. Mine is a holistic, positive, supportive approach that promotes self-awareness and the interruption of unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior that lead to being "stuck". I teach mindfulness, yogic interventions and encourage gratitude and curiosity in my clients! In my spare time I enjoy hiking, dancing on my roller skates, beekeeping and chasing my dog and kids! I hope we are a good fit and look forward to connecting with you.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
We will start with getting to know each other. Nothing is off-limits as far as concerns to bring up or questions to ask. We will discuss the factors that will ensure your success, including how to get the most out of your efforts and our time together.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Though I have a very diverse educational and professional portfolio, compassion is my greatest strength, hands down. I love people and also love helping people.
About Jennifer Brigman
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6215 Canova Road, Julian, NC 27283Appointments
Virtual & in-personMy treatment methods
Couples Counseling
My counseling education focused on couples and families. I use a systems approach to understand and target complex issues between people who care about one another and wish to improve their relationships.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is a scientifically proven method that helps clients understand and change how their thoughts and emotions effect their behaviors. This method encourages self-awareness and interpersonal change and is a foundational, widely accepted method of therapy.
Eclectic
In addition to being a therapist with 17 years of experience, I am a registered nurse, educator and yoga teacher. I bring each of these areas of expertise to my sessions and will employ any means I (or you) may find helpful in guiding your understanding and ultimately resolving the concerns you have.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
My post-master's counseling education focused on couples and families. I use a systems approach to understand and target complex issues between people who care about one another and wish to improve themselves and their relationships.
Mind-body approach
I am a registered nurse and also have a certification in yoga for behavioral health. In addition to my knowledge of health and the human body, my practice includes interventions and techniques derived from yogic, polyvagal and psychosomatic theories. These types of therapy include physical interventions, or exercises, including simple yoga asanas (poses), breath work, sound-making, meditation, self-massage and stretches to enhance your sense of connection to and safety within your body. These techniques are wonderful for anyone with a trauma history, clients wishing to reduce general anxiety and/or depression and those who find "talk therapy" triggering, unhelpful or occasionally overwhelming.