"Hello! I'm a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, an expert on trauma & complex trauma (CPTSD) resolution, developmental trauma, attachment & attachment repair, parts work, and nervous system regulation. I believe in a holistic approach to therapy, and I integrate traditional talk therapy with experiential therapies that aid in better nervous system regulation, healing, and overall relief of symptoms. Experiential, brain-based healing & somatic therapies can help accelerate change and often reduce time in counseling. I specialize in biologically based healing, which assists in resolving trauma symptoms that are frozen or stuck in the body. I have training in EMDR (eye movement desensitization & reprocessing) and am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). I interweave these therapies and attachment-based support and repair into all my work with clients, which allows for a rich, gentle, connection-based healing approach. I have been in private practice for 30 years, and have worked in a variety of mental health settings. I am licensed in Illinois (LCPC), and live on the big island of Hawaii 🌺 I see all clients via telehealth (self pay & insurance). Education & Certifications: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) Master of Psychology, The Adler School of Professional Psychology Bachelor of Psychology, Illinois State University Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) Transforming the Experience-Based Brain (TEB) Touch Practitioner SSP (Safe & Sound Protocol) provider
we will make sure we are a good-fit through a relaxed, conversational exchange of basic information- no pressure. I often guide clients through a simple somatic skill during this time to help the nervous system settle and feel more regulated. I enjoy offering hands-on tools right from the first session so clients can begin practicing immediately.
I am attuned to my clients and empathetic, as well as highly intuitive and led by the Holy Spirit. I have extensive training in trauma, EMDR, therapeutic touch, and somatic training- all body based methods of healing, which allow a person to feel relief faster.
I work with women navigating a wide range of challenges, including trauma and complex trauma, codependency, anxiety, depression, narcissistic relationships, car accidents, domestic violence, medical trauma, falls, divorce, adoption, life transition, PMDD, Perimenopause, and more. "Somatic therapy has truly changed my life. I used to feel stuck in my fears and anxieties, disconnected from myself, and others. With Jen's support, I feel more grounded, present, and in tune with who I am. Its given me the confidence to enbrace new experiences and deepen my relationships" - Jenna L.
Attachment-based
I meet clients where they are at developmentally and emotionally- my desire is for women to feel seen, heard, and understood. ***Please be aware that the calendar may not reflect the true times available when scheduling... I am working off of 2 calendars, so once you schedule a time, please send me a message through the portal to confirm that this time is ok. There may also be times available that are not listed, so please feel free to ask😀 I will reach out either way and confirm, thanks in advance :)
Christian Counseling
I offer Christ-centered, Holy Spirit-focused, Biblical support, for those who desire this perspective. The SHALOM of God brings connection and healing to fragmented places in the person's life!
EMDR
We interweave gentle bilateral tapping to assist the client's brain in experiencing relief and accentuating positives during the session
Somatic
We interweave and utilize vagus nerve regulation through strategies such as Somatic Experiencing and Healing Touch during sessions to enhance nervous system regulation, coregulation, and connection. This approach is especially useful with complex trauma (CPTSD) in order to support the nervous system in a slow, gentle, attuned way.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I interweave compassionate naming of different "parts" of self and allowing space for their needs to be heard. As the person's nervous system begins to feel safer, the exiled parts begin to feel more comfortable stepping forward and receiving the connection and healing that is needed.
8 ratings with written reviews
March 19, 2026
Jennifer is a refreshing find. I really appreciate how quickly she picks up on things. I don't feel like I have to do 20 sessions of background info just to start getting somewhere. I left the first session with new tools to use right away and have learned so much already in just 2 months.
March 12, 2026
I was drawn to Jennifer's profile because of her mention of EMDR and being led by the Holy Spirit. At the end of our first session, she prayed with me and provided actionable steps for care. I'm thankful for her after just an hour!
March 6, 2026
I found Jennifer through a friend and have been so blessed every day since! Her techniques and practices help me during our sessions and in my every day life. She has taught me skills to carry our work into the real world to help me be the best version of me! I am so thankful every day for the help she has given me.