About
Welcome
I’m Jennifer.
I’m likely on the same mission as you: Trying to give life meaning.
I want to be in the winter of my life and feel good about how I spent my time.
Happy marriages create a sense of peace that can be felt for generations. It’s thrilling to share this knowledge with my clients, knowing it helps them, the people around them, and maybe even their grandchildren.
Individual therapy is no less exciting. When symptoms go down, people become free to explore their world and go on their own adventure, figuring out what this all means.
ABOUT ME
I think my kiddo is basically perfect. I’m afraid of heights, and I don’t want to fix that. My family is just as “unique” as anyone else’s.
Being a therapist feels natural to me. Learning all about the person across from me makes my brain light up—even more so helping that person find what they are missing.
I, too, have been in therapy, so I understand how hard it is to walk through the door. If you are scared, miserable, or your relationship is hurting, I get it. I’ve been there.
Basically, I’m human. I show up to every session as my real self, probably with coffee, most likely 5 minutes late, and happy to be there with you.
15 years of clinical experience
1,000+ hours therapy/year
10 years as a private practice owner
MY APPROACH
INVEST IN GROWTH.
I invest heavily in ongoing education through classes, supervision, and self-guided research. I share this bank of knowledge with my clients so their free time can be spent elsewhere.
COLLABORATE WITH YOU.
Every step of the way I’ll be asking you questions. Together we will work toward finding solutions that fit your unique experience.
TRUST THE PROCESS.
Things may feel uncertain and maybe even hopeless right now. But there is a way to heal, connect, and find true meaning in your life. I use methods and techniques proven to work for many people, and we can find a path that works for you.
BE DIRECT.
I’m here to give you the real, honest support you need to make the changes you want in your life. I’m professional, gentle, and clear.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
PRIVATE PRACTICE
Mental health services for adults and couples (2012- Current).
CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER
Outpatient mental health for children and families (2007-2013).
ELIZABETH LAYTON CENTER practicum
Outpatient mental health for adults and substance abuse groups (2006-2007).
BERT NASH COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER PRACTICUM
Intensive community support working with adults struggling with severe and persistent mental health diagnoses (2005- 2006).
LICENSES
Licensed independent clinical social worker
licensed independent mental health practitioner #2007
EDUCATION
Bachelor of General Studies, Psychology and Sociology Minor
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS (2004).
master of social work
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS (2007)
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Working With Disorders of Body Image
- A Guide for Mental Health Professionals – Revised (3 CEUs) 7.29.14
Human Sexuality
- (10 CEUs) 8.2.14
Boundaries In Mental Health Treatment: Ethics
- (2 CEUs) 8.2.14
Ethical Issues in Therapy
- (2 CEUs) 11.15.13
Therapy Concerns for LGBTQ Clients
- (6 CEUs) 6.20.14
Nebraska Adolescent Perpetration Network
- (9 CEUs) 11.29.12 & 11.30.12
DSM-5: A Comprehensive Overview
- (10 CEUs) 7.11.16
Ethics and Boundaries Issues
- (2 CEUs) 7.11.16
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- (12 CEUs) 11.17.16
Ethics and Boundaries Issues
- (3 CEUs) 10.16.17
Counselor Burnout & Wellness
- (1 CEUs) 10.16.17
Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1
- (12 CEUs) 5.11.18 & 5.12.18
Gottman Couples Therapy Level 2
- (28 CEUs) 7.13.18, 7.14.18, 7.27.18, & 7.28.18
Gottman Couples Therapy Level 3
- (20 CEUs) 10.26.18 – 10.28.18 – Presented by Michael A. McNulty, Ph.D., LCSW, PC
Gottman Treating Affairs and Trauma
- (17 CEUs) 12.30.20
Ethics and Boundaries Issues
- (3 CEUs) 12.31.20
Ethics: Nebraska Social Work and Mental Health Practice Regulations Updates
- (2 CEUs) 8.18.2021 Presented by Susan Reay, EdD, LICSW
Ethics: Self-disclosure in Therapy
- (1.5 CEUs) 12.26.21 Presented by Benjamin E Caldwell, PsyD, LMFT
Couples and Addiction Recovery Training
- (8 CEUS) 3.18.22 Presented by Robert Navarra, Psy.D., MFT
Gottman Level 3
- (20 CEUs) 4.22.22-4.24.22 Presented by Michael Brown, LMFT, Master Gottman Trainer
Certification Track for the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy
- Entered 5.15.22
The seven principles for making marriage work leaders training
- 9.22.22-9.23.22