Helping Women Live Life Abundantly
Hi! I’m Jenna.
I’m so glad you are here! As a licensed clinical social worker, I offer individual, couples, and emerging adult counseling to support the treatment of relational issues, anxiety, trauma and overall health and wellness. I strive to refocus the therapeutic process back to the issues women struggle with on a daily basis; issues such as comparison, perfectionism, vulnerability and shame. I work with women to help them live their best life through self exploration, healing and action. I know how much courage it takes to reach out for help, and I honor your bravery in doing so. I consider it a privilege to walk alongside you as you heal and find meaningful change. Take a look around and let me know how I can support you. I look forward to connecting with you!
I’m so glad you are here and I cannot wait to help you seek and find your most fulfilled and authentic self .
Services
Individual Counseling
Individual counseling allows you to work through a wide array of issues that are important to you . I strive to refocus the therapeutic process back to the issues women struggle with on a daily basis. Issues such as comparison, perfectionism, vulnerability and shame. In our culture today, more and more is expected of a woman. Women are relational beings and they see themselves in the context of their relationships. Not only do women play several different roles, but society has placed an expectation of perfection in each role you pursue. I wish to provide a safe place for you to discuss the areas of your life you wish to work on.
Relationship Counseling
Relationship counseling allows you the opportunity to seek counseling with your significant other, to address issues that may require more than individual counseling can accomplish. It is no secret that relationships are complicated, but it takes two to affect real change in your relationship. This is why I recommend you work with your significant other, in a safe place, to focus on conflict resolution, restoring trust, vulnerability, communication issues, family of origin work, healing from infidelity and financial strain. I also offer premarital counseling for those who want to work on the above before they enter into marriage.
“Adulting” Counseling
Adulting” is a new term that is being used with fervor by women in their 20’s and early 30’s. I am passionate about helping women in this stage gain clarity on their individualized passions and goals, so that they are not swept up in the expectations of others, but rather on fire for their own gifts and purpose. I have found that this focus leads to the most grounded form of “Adulting” you can find. I largely focus on personality assessment (enneagram work), relationships, family of origin, boundaries, finances and budgeting, assertive communication, motivation and goal work, passion finding, job concerns, and spirituality.
Boundary Work
I wrote the book on boundaries. Literally. I am the author of Boundaries Are A Woman’s Best Friend: The Female Guide to Self Awareness and Healthy Relationships. I teach you to pursue a self knowing that allows you to set boundaries with confidence instead of guilt. This therapeutic service focuses on self exploration, spiritual seeking, ego state work, healthy relationships and good communication. Boundary work is included in all therapeutic services, but if you know this is what you need the most help with, it is a great service to start with.
Ego State Counseling
The intention of ego state counseling is to help you better understand the parts of self that exist inside of you and how to take care of each part. This practice is born from gestalt therapy which aims to help you reconnect your fragmented and pain filled parts of self. This is an incredibly impactful therapy and has changed my life and the lives of many clients. It lowers anxiety and depression, helps with security and safety, and supports boundary setting and clear communication.
Faith Based Therapy
I am a Certified Christian Therapist and a Certified Faith Based Therapist. I counsel all faith backgrounds. This is because what we believe has a significant impact on our thought processes and the stories we tell ourselves. What we believe defines our identity and our choices. Taking the time in therapy to explore what you believe and why can greatly support your healing journey. What we are living for and prioritizing in our lives changes our health and wellness, and it all starts with what you believe.
COACHING FOR THERAPISTS
If you are a licensed masters social worker or a therapist looking to grow your practice, I’m so glad you found yourself here! The road to becoming a fully licensed therapist and building a practice can be very isolating. I consult and supervise those who are looking to find their voice and build a modern clinical practice. My hope is that with my support, we can identify the legacy you want to build and the impact you want to have in your work-on both small and big scales.
What People Are Saying About Jenna
“I've been a client of Jenna's for the past several years and cannot recommend her enough! As someone who had reservations and anxiety about the counseling process, Jenna's warm and upbeat disposition immediately made me feel at home, even in our initial session years ago. Her amazing ability to listen helped me gain back confidence that was once lost, find my voice and rediscover my self worth. She has been by my side while I navigate relationships, marriage, career changes and even welcoming a new baby. She's warm, caring and truly one of a kind.”
— JK
“Jenna is so gifted at what she does! She is empathetic, attentive, and authentic. She approaches every session with an unparalleled level of care and trust that has made my counseling journey so valuable. Pursuing therapy with Jenna as my counselor has been one of the single most impactful decisions I've ever made for myself. I truly cannot recommend her enough.”
— KC
“Jenna is an unbelievable Therapist and has been an incredible support and resource for me throughout my mental health journey. Jenna listens with intention, customizes sessions to long- and short-term goals and provides actual tools and resources that support prolonged behavior modification. I have always loved the idea of therapy but did not actually enjoy the process or find it helpful until I connected with Jenna. Her open-minded and caring approach made me feel seen and supported in ways that cannot be expressed in a review, BUT if I could give her 10 stars I would. We were able to dig deep on things in the past without dwelling and it has given me a new perspective and paradigm for how to understand my own motivations and how to best interact with myself and other.”
— EC
“Jenna is a fabulous counselor! I've been with her for over three years and I have loved every session with her! She is empathetic, wise, and caring. Just by talking to her you can tell she has a passion for what she does and truly cares about each of her clients. She customizes each session to what you need during that particular season of your life so you get the most out of your time together. Jenna also recommends great resources (like books, journals, and podcasts) to access outside of therapy sessions to further your personal growth. Jenna has been such a blessing over these past three years. “
— AK
“Could not recommend Jenna enough! I truly believe she's meant to be in her line of work and it's evident. Not only is she amazing at what she does but she's genuinely a great human. She's empathetic, compassionate, growth-oriented, knowledgeable, and passionate about impacting lives for the better. So grateful for her!”
— AD
““I truly cannot recommend a better counselor than Jenna. I have been a client of hers for a few years now, and my life is forever changed for the better. She has walked along side me through some of the toughest years of my adult life, and met me with constant grace, compassion, patients, and authenticity. Though our work together, Jenna has made me feel safe, comfortable, and supported discussing any and everything. Don't get me wrong, "doing the work" in therapy is tough, but Jenna makes the process feel a little less scary and a lot worth it. As a counselor, Jenna goes above and beyond time after time to meet me where I'm at, and I know I would not be the whole woman I am today without her guidance. If you are looking for someone to start your therapy journey with, look no further. Jenna is your girl!!!”
— JS
“Jenna is truly amazing and great at what she does. If you are looking for a compassionate yet assertive and goal focused therapist - she is it. From marriage, to motherhood, to professional, to adult friendships - she has the tools to help you manage it all, find yourself and your balance in the process and gain the knowledge and tools that you can keep in your back pocket for life. I highly recommend her.”
— AN
“I have had many, many counselors in my life and I never felt like I would get anywhere. I have been seeing Jenna for the last 4 years and she has helped me grow a deeper understanding and connection with myself that has helped me grow so, so much. Jenna listens, challenges you, and helps you understand yourself for better or for worse (always for better hehe). She has been with me through many seasons in life that would have gone such a different way had I not had her on my journey. Everyone needs a Jenna!”
— EL
“Jenna! Ahhh I can't imagine the parallel universe the other me would be experiencing had I not started talking and working with Jenna. She is an incredible person and resource in life. At 40 years old, late diagnosed with ADHD and triggered by childhood trauma (that I wasn't aware I had) , she has guided me from a tangle of confusion, perfectionism, anxiety...you name it, I felt /feel it. Simply put, Jenna is special. She is absolutely the best listener and the most professional communicator I've ever known ....there is not a wasted word, or thought in this process. There is not a time I don't feel seen, or cared for. There is not a time I feel judged. There is only excitement as I learn more from her. The times that I'm not sure where to start or what to say, she directs. She is a leader of the soul and of healing, and I am forever grateful to her unique abilities.”
— HK
The Best Friend
Every Woman
Needs!
So what’s the book about?
Are you tired of the critical voices in your head holding you back? Are you ready to clear out unhealthy beliefs and coping skills that are keeping you stuck? Do you need help drawing healthy boundaries in your life? Good news: it is never too late to claim who you are and learn to set boundaries with conviction instead of shame.
In her first book, Boundaries Are a Woman’s Best Friend, Jenna draws on personal anecdotes, her studies as a therapist, and her experience walking with women from all backgrounds and walks of life. This book will teach and empower you to set boundaries in all areas of life from family to friendships. Dating to sex. Marriage to parenting. The book also includes multiple exercises to help you bring tangible change into your life.
Boundaries Are a Woman’s Best Friend will help you access what is happening inside, why you are the way you are and what you need to become the woman you want to be. Growing through pain is not a linear process. It is a winding road through which we all need a little guidance and a lot of boundaries!
