Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California . I specialize in Early Childhood Trauma, PTSD and LGBTQ issues and have been practicing for 8 years. I help adults to better understand their trauma, develop coping skills to better resolve your activated nervous system, and help to create a better relationship between your self and the past life events that are holding you back.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During our first session I will get to know the reason you are looking for a therapist. I will gather some information about you and share a little bit about myself so that we can both decide if we are a good fit for each other. If we are not a good fit I will help you find someone that might be a better fit.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I feel that my ability to understand how layered trauma impacts individuals and their experience with the world is one of my largest strengths. The relationship I have with my clients is very important and build on a foundation of respect and desire to help create peace for their life, because of this, I feel that an additional strength of mine is my ability to address things with compassion.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
My ideal client is someone who is motivated to change. They would be someone looking for help with behavior modification and a desire to be less activated due to their past traumas. The ideal client would also understand that therapy is not just during our session. It is the homework that needs to be completed and also integrating the work we do in session into their everyday lives, practicing and then coming back with information based on their practice so that we can further modify.
About Jennifer Tune
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VirtualMy treatment methods
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I have noticed that individuals with early childhood traumas or particularly hard traumas to process through, often get stuck in their therapeutic process. Through using internal family systems, I am able to help the client isolate the specific parts within that are holding on to the trauma/traumas and teach them skills that allow for the full processing and soothing of past traumatic events.
Attachment-based
We are all hardwired with an attachment style based on our life experiences. I help clients better understand their attachment style and address issues that may arise due to attachment needs.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Our cognitions create feelings and our feelings drive our behaviors. I help clients to isolate their thoughts and become more aware of how their thoughts and feelings are driving their behaviors.
Gender-affirming therapy
It is so important to feel respected and understood as a unique human. I work with clients to explore and accept what feels most natural to them, their body and mind.
Trauma-Focused CBT
I will often braid Trauma Focused CBT with Internal Family systems to help address traumas that may be difficult to process.