Welcome!
I’m so glad you are here. I believe that our most challenging moments often carry the greatest opportunities for growth and self-discovery. These struggles are not roadblocks, but invitations to deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and uniquely personal place where you can explore the sources of distress in your life in the presence of a dedicated and enlightened witness. Together, we will uncover your unique strengths and forge a path toward greater clarity, self-understanding, personal integration, and peace of mind.
I have been passionate about helping individuals and families thrive since 2003; working with both adults and children in a variety of settings. I hold an MS in Counseling from California State University, East Bay, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Vermont (100.0116919). With over 15 years of experience studying and supporting early parent-child relationships, I bring specialized expertise to working with perinatal women and families with children ages 0–5.
As a full-time working parent of a neurodivergent child, I understand firsthand the challenges, growth, and humility that come with navigating many of life’s complexities. This experience informs my work and deepens my commitment to offering compassionate care to individuals and families alike.
I work with individual adults, couples, and teens facing a wide range of concerns. My approach integrates attachment-focused, client-centered, strength-based, and solution-focused modalities tailored to your unique needs and goals. Whether you are seeking support during a difficult transition, struggling in your relationships, or working toward deeper self-understanding, I would be honored to join you on your journey.
If you’d like to learn more about my approach or see if we’re a good fit, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I look forward to partnering with you as you take this meaningful step toward healing and growth.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
VT LMFT 100.0116919
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Kind, insightful and warm. Excellent at what she does. Highly recommend!
Written on Oct 15, 2024 after therapy with Jennifer for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Jennifer is a guiding light when things start to get a dark. Thank you!
Written on Sep 12, 2024 after therapy with Jennifer for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and
Jennifer has been great since the first session. She really listened and focused on my primary concerns. She went above and beyond regarding duration of our session; no rush at the end. She addressed my main concerns very effectively from the beginning, and she asked smart questions, provided insightful comments as expected, no "low-yield talk", and she continued to listen carefully always using mirroring techniques and empathy. Thank you for all that you do, Jennifer!
Written on Oct 22, 2023 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues
Jennifer is an excellent therapist. I will stay with her as long as I can.
Written on Sep 01, 2023 after therapy with Jennifer for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and anger management
Jennifer has been great. She’s provided me ways to address and handles all areas of my life.
Written on Aug 19, 2023 after therapy with Jennifer for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Jennifer is kind, intelligent, and well-versed in therapeutic techniques that are engaging and reap massive rewards. I cannot say enough about how she has helped me grow in our year working together. I highly recommend her.
Written on Mar 01, 2023 after therapy with Jennifer for 9 months on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem