LP, 14 years of experience
New to Grow
Hi, my name is Dr. Jennifer Huggins, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a deep commitment to helping individuals create meaningful change in their lives. My approach is integrative, collaborative, and grounded in both science and humanity. Clients often tell me they feel deeply heard & understood-without pressure, judgment, or pretense. In our therapy together, we'll make sense of what's happening in your life, explore what's getting in your way, and build tools to move forward with ease, intention, and self-trust. If you're ready to start the process, or just curious, I welcome you to reach out.
In our first session, my goal is to begin to establish a trusting relationship, giving you the time and space to express anything you feel and where I listen intently without judgment and with unconditional positive regard. Our first session, and of course any session beyond, is an opportunity for you to ask questions and for us to work together on establishing what your goals for treatment are and to begin working on an effective treatment plan to reach these goals.
I draw from evidence-based therapies including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) rooted in neuroscience, Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma, and Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) for anxiety and emotional regulation. Treatment is tailored to your needs- helping you gain relief, build resilience, and feel more in control of body and mind.
I specialize in working with adults facing chronic pain, life transitions, trauma, anxiety, and the emotional toll of long-term stress. Whether you're struggling with physical discomfort, overwhelming emotions, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you- I'm here to help you find relief, insight, and direction. In our work together, I will help you navigate your personal growth with clarity and compassion.
I help clients learn how to relate to, and change, the thinking styles that are causing them suffering and emotional distress.
With EMDR, I utilize rapid eye movement, rooted in decades of empirical research, to help client reprocess traumatic, distressing memories negatively affecting their lives and beliefs about themselves, others, and the world.
I have over a decade of experience working with chronic pain utilizing a mind-body, or psycho-physiological, approach to treatment. Pain is always real; however, the standard biomedical approach tends to fall short in helping clients improve and/or resolve their pain long-term.
I utilize Psychodynamic therapy to assist clients in gaining insight, understanding about, and working through, the dynamics of their past, often childhood, that is contributing to their current day problems.