Expression is essential in everyday life, especially when working through difficult times. In some circumstances, it can be difficult to verbally express oneself. Creative expression can demonstrate one’s thoughts and feelings in a tangible way that verbal expression is not always able to. Art Therapy can be helpful in exploring one’s thoughts and feelings and fostering self-awareness. As an Art Therapist, I have the ability and knowledge to bring artmaking into therapy to help facilitate the healing process. I practice with a person-centered, strength based, creative approach to meet clients where they are and help them start to make changes and heal.
I graduated with my Masters in Art Therapy with a Specialization in Counseling in 2014 from Seton Hill University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), as well as a Board-Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC). I have experience with Trauma Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, as well as Crisis Intervention.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Body image, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Jungian Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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She is so kind and understanding. My favorite therapist of all my life
Written on Jul 23, 2024 after therapy with Jennifer for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
she is a sweet and caring professional. she’s able to go step by step with you and push questions that you never wouldn’t have thought about yourself.
Written on Sep 03, 2023 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Jennifer made me feel extremely comfortable for my first therapy session. I left feeling validated and heard and cannot wait until our next session.
Written on Aug 09, 2022 after therapy with Jennifer for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd
Jennifer strikes me as a very relatable person and an expert in her craft. Her guidance and company has made life problems seem just as that.. life problems. I enjoy our meetings and speaking with her because people it’s providing better help.
Written on Aug 08, 2022 after therapy with Jennifer for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and parenting issues
It's only been a few weeks but I definitely feel heard. I'm looking forward to continually working with Jennifer as I sort myself out.
Written on Aug 02, 2022 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and coaching
Working with Jennifer has been a breath of fresh air. I love being able to uncover deep emotions in a creative way.
Written on Jul 19, 2022 after therapy with Jennifer for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd