Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 10 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Life Transitions and 3 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
Hi! I'm Jennifer, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Florida native, and school social worker who is passionate about helping teens, young adults, and adults navigate life's challenges with confidence. Working in a school setting has given me extensive experience supporting adolescents, young adults, and families through anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the everyday pressures that can feel overwhelming. My goal is to provide a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space where you feel comfortable being yourself. Together, we'll identify what's keeping you stuck, build on your strengths, and develop practical strategies to help you create meaningful, lasting change.
Your first session is all about getting to know you! There's no pressure to have everything figured out before you arrive. We'll talk about what brought you to therapy, what's been weighing on you lately, and what you hope will be different in your life. I'll ask questions about your background, relationships, strengths, and current challenges so I can better understand your unique experiences, but you can share at your own pace. This is also your opportunity to ask questions and get a feel for my style to see if we're a good fit. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, heard, and supported from day one. By the end of our first session, we'll begin identifying priorities for treatment and develop a plan that feels realistic and tailored to your goals, so you leave with a clear sense of where we're headed together.
Clients often describe me as relatable, compassionate, and easy to talk to. I believe therapy should feel like a safe, supportive conversation where you can be honest about what you're experiencing while also feeling encouraged to grow and make meaningful changes. My experience as a school social worker, along with my background growing up in a military family, has given me a unique understanding of resilience, life transitions, and the challenges that come with adapting to change. I bring a combination of empathy, curiosity, and practical problem-solving to each session, helping clients not only understand themselves better but also develop realistic tools they can use outside of therapy. What makes my approach stand out is my ability to balance validation with gentle challenge. I want you to feel truly heard and supported, while also helping you identify patterns, build confidence, and take steps toward the life and relationships you want.
My ideal clients are teenagers, college students, and adults who are navigating life's transitions and looking for support in creating meaningful change. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, low motivation, self-confidence, stress, relationship challenges, or uncertainty about their future. Often, they know something needs to change but aren't quite sure how to move forward. I work best with clients who value a collaborative and authentic therapeutic relationship. They appreciate a therapist who is warm, approachable, and nonjudgmental, while also being willing to challenge them when needed. Whether they are adjusting to college, exploring their identity, building healthier relationships, managing overwhelming emotions, or working toward personal goals, I enjoy helping clients recognize their strengths and develop practical strategies for growth. My ideal clients don't need to have everything figured out, they simply need a willingness to explore, learn, and take small steps toward the life they want to create. Together, we focus on building insight, confidence, resilience, and lasting skills that clients can carry with them long after therapy ends.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we identify unhelpful patterns, challenge negative thinking, and develop practical strategies that support healthier coping, improved mood, and progress toward their goals
I use Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help clients explore their goals, strengthen motivation, and build confidence in their ability to make meaningful changes. Rather than telling clients what they should do, I work collaboratively to help them identify their own values, recognize barriers, and resolve feelings of ambivalence that may be keeping them stuck.
I use Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to help clients identify their strengths, build on existing successes, and create practical steps toward their goals. Rather than focusing primarily on problems or past difficulties, this approach emphasizes what is working, what clients want to be different, and how they can move toward meaningful change.