LCSW, 23 years of experience
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Hello! I'll get right to the point - these are the main symptoms I work with: 1. REPETITIVE THOUGHTS. i.e. rumination, overthinking, unwanted/intrusive thoughts, mental compulsions, fantasy/maladaptive daydreaming. (Possible Diagnoses: Trauma/PTSD, OCD, Depressive Disorders.) 2. FEARS. i.e. phobias, irrational fears, existential dread, asking questions like "What if?" and hyperfocusing on the stuff that keeps you up at night. (Possible Diagnoses: Trauma/PTSD, OCD, Anxiety Disorders.) 3. CODEPENDENCY. i.e. people pleasing, inability to say no, fear of upsetting others, lack of assertiveness, chronic feelings of obligation. (Possible Diagnoses: Trauma/PTSD, OCD, Personality Disorders.) 4. IDENTITY and PERSONALITY CONCERNS. i.e. poor boundaries, lack of purpose/identity, relationship struggles, career/higher education concerns, depersonalizatation, wondering, "Is there something wrong with me?" (Possible Diagnoses: Trauma/PTSD, OCD, Personality Disorders.) Do any of these describe you or your situation? If so, I'd love to meet you and talk about how we can work together to overcome your struggles. Feel free to browse through my profile and if you feel so inclined, make an appointment so we can work toward restoring balance to your world again.
Finding a therapist is like dating: There has to be chemistry! I want to be matched with the right person too, so I only list specialties in which I am both experienced and trained. If you see something listed on my profile, then I have both experience and training in that specialty. If you do not see it on my profile, then we are not a good match. In our first session, I will spend the first half addressing your concerns, and the second half explaining how I work and the methods I use. I will also answer any questions you have for me.
I am skills oriented and I use a teaching style to help you learn these skills so that you can practice them on your own. My goal is to get you to the point where you don't need me anymore. Most people spend approximately 3-6 months working with me and then "graduate." Some choose to continue working with me beyond this point on a less frequent basis (i.e. "tune-ups") to maintain any gains they have made. Others choose to continue working with me on a more regular basis to work through deeper issues. Like physical therapy, the idea is to achieve "maximum medical improvement." Some symptoms are resolved completely (i.e. go into full remission). Others will never completely go away, but you will become more skilled in managing those symptoms with finesse.
Individual adults only (18+). I do not work with minors or couples. Please be sure to complete the Intake Form before our first appointment. Failure to do so will require us to spend our first session completing it together.
9 ratings with written reviews
July 7, 2025
Jeniffer really helped me with my OCD and PTSD.. I was struggling with very obsessive thoughts when I met her. I was in a very dark place and she helped me with so many strategies and solutions. She is a great therapist. She listens to ME and knows what she is talking about. I’m thankful for her. She has taught me a lot about myself and the importance of having boundaries in my life which was a game changer for me. She is great and I highly recommend her. God bless her for her amazing work.
May 30, 2025
This was my first visit and the therapy modality that she introduced seems more empowering than the traditional “tell me how you feel” or “tell me what happened to you” kind of therapy. The way she describes it is like, I’ll be able to see my emotions but not be overpowered by them. I’m hopeful
May 1, 2025
Jennifer really makes me feel seen and is easy to talk to. I enjoy our conversations and growing with her, I’m looking forward to what the future holds with these things I’m learning. I really appreciate her lessons in boundaries; thank you, Jennifer!
I believe that people are unique; therefore their therapy should be just as unique. I will apply any technique to your situation that I can (as appropriate). Some of the methods I frequently borrow from include: Inference Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), Interpersonal Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. I am also trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).
I am a Registered Drama Therapist (RDT) with the North American Drama Therapy Association. I rely heavily on Role Theory in my work with issues of identity/self (similar to IFS, but much more robust). I also enjoy using psychodrama for those who want to try something different.
In addition to ERP, I also use principles of Inference-Based CBT and Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) to treat symptoms of both OCD and PTSD. I will also use other methods to work with you on your feared possible self, a common underlying issue in OCD. PLEASE NOTE: Traditional talk therapy is NOT a suitable treatment for OCD.
Do you have trouble enforcing or respecting boundaries? I have developed a program that will have you seeing boundaries more clearly in six sessions or less!