LCSW, 8 years of experience
Hello! I'm Jenae -- therapist, coffee enthusiast, and believer in you! I’m a real human being that genuinely cares about helping people make sense of what’s been too heavy for too long. I help people work through trauma, anxiety, and depression so they can stop feeling like they are living in survival mode and start feeling present again. I work with people to untangle the pain, fear, or sadness that’s been running their lives.
It is best for me to get to know you and find out what you desire to get out of therapy, during your first session. Typically, this will take up your first session, but it may lead into your second session as well. It is ok if you feel you need more time before building your coping skill tool box or processing your emotions/thoughts.
Helping others is my passion, so I will be dedicated to work with you to reach your goals for therapy. My approach is calm and collaborative. We can go at your pace, and we’ll use tools that help — such as EMDR, mindfulness, and helping your body and brain work together. Therapy with me isn’t about “fixing” you. You’re not broken. It’s about helping your mind and body finally feel safe enough to start healing.
Haven't had therapy before or not sure if you're ready to take the deep dive? That's ok I will work with you at your pace. If you are wanting to work through DEPRESSION: We'll find ways to bring back meaning, connection, and joy without rushing your process. You don't have to carry this alone anymore. If you are wanting to work through ANXIETY: I can help you understand what's happening beneath the anxiety. This will help you build sills to manage the worry and overthinking so you can finally exhale for real this time. You deserve peace and to breathe some relief. If you are looking to work through TRAUMA: You don't have to tell every detail, if you don't now want to divulge it all. You don't have to force it. You just have to show up. I specialize in working with adults who are trying to function really well, while feeling like they're falling apart. You don't need to prove you're strong here. You aready are.
When helping my clients, I use a blend of modalities that suit their needs. I can address your mental health symptoms or concerns by helping you look at issues with a new perspective with CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy). I could also help you process emotions with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) therapy if talking about your concerns is not improving your mental health. If you want to work out a problem you're struggling with, solution-focused therapy may be for you.