Jennifer Fay
Hi, I’m Jen. I’m a licensed professional counselor with over 10 years of experience. I’m so happy you’re here, and I know how hard it is to take the first steps to getting help. I do whatever I can to help ensure my clients manage stress, overwhelm and anxiety that life might bring.
In the 10 years I’ve been working with clients, my greatest strengths are helping clients feel comfortable, valued and empowered to take the skills I teach them and practically apply them in their lives for a greater sense of peace and harmony.
My style is personal, authentic and warm while I also really enjoy solution-focused, skill-building and some structured approaches to therapy. I have specialized training in anxiety, trauma and mood disorders. I also have training in sleep disorders, like insomnia and nutritional psychology for those that are looking for more tools to help manage their mental health through a holistic, mind/body centered lens.
First session
At our first session together we’ll spend some time getting to know each other, as well as the things that brought you in to treatment. We will talk some about your history, current distress and hopes for change. By the end of the first session we’ll piece together a collaborative plan to work towards your specific goals.
Strengths
In the 10 years I’ve been working with clients, my greatest strengths are helping clients feel comfortable, valued and empowered to take the skills I teach them and practically apply them in their lives for a greater sense of peace and harmony.
Ideal clients
I love helping young adults build confidence in who they are by developing skills to better navigate stress, and adjustment to new responsibilities and relationships. I work well with high-functioning clients who are secretly feeling exhausted, burned out and self-critical. I enjoy clients who are committed to the process, and willing to do some homework between sessions - although we find ways to make this practical and not overwhelming.
Origin story
I watched a close family member struggle with mental health and substance abuse from a young age. It was incredibly difficult until we found them a therapist who truly cared for their wellbeing and long-term happiness. I saw the power that just one, loving and dedicated professional could have on a family.
Ongoing work together
We typically start out with a more structured approach, starting with psychoeducation and skills and build from that as our foundation. Future sessions may feel more like a genuine conversation about what is working and what is not, while continuing to incorporate and integrate new skills and mindsets.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapies are helpful in a wide range of ways to help many kinds of issues you may be facing. It allows me, as your therapist, to help you explore the way your thoughts and mindset, along with your pattern of behavior could be contributing towards the persistence of anxiety, depression and other destabilizing moods. It offers both a collaborative and semi-structured way to look at the concerns you have and work towards the goals you set for treatment.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use Dialectical Behavior therapy to inform treatment. It offers a holistic perspective to target certain behaviors that may be interfering with relationships, our ability to manage stress and even our overall quality of life.
Integrative
I appreciate using an integrative therapy approach, meaning I use many different treatment methods based on each individual client, their goals and the things going on in their life. It allows me to be flexible, and find what works best for YOU.
Trauma-Informed Care
I utilize several evidence-based practices to help address and treat the impact of trauma. This can include focusing on the impacts of trauma on the beliefs you hold about yourself, others and the world around you. I also infuse important healing elements of acceptance and mindfulness to help heal past trauma and dial back the lingering reactions that might still be ruling your life.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- PennsylvaniaLicense PC012159