Hi, I'm Jennifer, but I go by Jen. I believe that each person's journey is unique and influences their outlook and how they cope in nuanced ways. It can be challenging to function in a world that is moving so fast and our own experiences truly impact how we view and approach every situation and interaction. It is important that you have a space to feel truly heard and seen for who you are. Your goals are important and as a clinical mental health counselor intern, I look forward to working with you to provide that space for you to feel cared for and validated while we partner to help you achieve your goals.

Throughout my time working with children and adults as a teacher, an emergency medical technician, an academic advisor, and in my counseling journey, I have developed a purpose to support all clients by providing space and building trust, meeting them where they are at, listening to learn and support, and guide towards goals they create, are invested in, and need to help them achieve what is important to them. I believe my life experiences help inform my approach.

I use multiple therapeutic approaches tailored to each person including an integrative approach drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Humanistic Therapy focused on empathy, validation, and your own self-directed growth.

I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Education from SUNY New Paltz, a Master's Degree in Forensic Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University, and am currently completing my final year in a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. I understand and see each person's therapeutic journey's value and importance to them and I hope to be part of your journey as well.