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“Some words that come to mind when I think about working with Jen are: nurturing, compassion, motivation, knowledge, and hope. Jen is willing to push you into new territory while keeping you in a safe environment.“

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Who and What I Work With PDF Print E-mail

I know that it is often difficult to make that first call (see "How Do I Know When to Ask for Help?")

I work with individuals, couple, and families – depending on your needs and concerns. (see "Different Types of Therapy Compared")

In addition to my work with couples in distress, I have done extensive work in the clinical area of anxiety, including social anxiety and panic disorder, and trauma issues, including domestic violence, sexual assault, and abuse issues.  I also have extensive experience working with adolescents and college students and teach in the Psychology Department at Rochester College.

I am certified as a facilitator for the PREPARE/ENRICH online assessment which is used for either premarital or married couples to assess strengths and weakness in their relationship. This helpful tool is available as an option during couple therapy.
 
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I love my practice and my clients.  Each day is different and unique.  People tell me all the time, "I couldn't do what you do".  That comment always surprises me because I get to see people change.  They often come in at their lowest place in their life and after therapy, feel more hopeful and are able to make the changes in their lives that they have only thought about for so long.  I feel honored to be part of that process.

I have such diversity in my practice.  On a given day, I could see a woman, man, couple, a family, a set of siblings, a child, or parents.   Every client needs their own unique approach and working to understand and create that approach is a creative challenge.  I admire and respect my clients for the courage they have to take the step to reach out and make the phone call, actually come in, and challenge themselves and trust me to challenge them to actually make changes.

I have a heart for change in people who are struggling.  I am a pure Marriage and Family Therapist - both my master's degree and my Ph.D are in Marriage and Family Therapy, which is a little unusual.  I have served on the Michigan Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (MAMFT) Board in MI and worked as the Executive Administrator for the board in Kansas.  Everyone in this field has made a personal decision to pursue it because of what it represents:  Healthy relationships, healthy families, healthy couples, healthy individuals - less pain, more growth.