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Hello

It is nice to meet you. When I'm not working, I enjoy hiking, photography, and baking. 

In addition to working as a psychotherapist, I am also an adjunct professor and really enjoy helping people learn and grow in their psychology careers. 

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About Jennifer

I have been in practice in Virginia for 10 years. In addition to being licensed in Virginia, I am also licensed in Florida and Utah. Prior to changing my career, I worked in Healthcare Administration for two large Acute Care hospital companies for over 20 years, with 17 of those years being in a management role (including coaching, mentoring and training).

I received my Ph.D. in Health Psychology in 2018, from Walden University, which is also where I received my Masters in Mental Health Counseling. My dissertation focused on using video public service announcements to motivate people to engage in physical activity. In 2016 I completed a study abroad for 4 months to further my cultural understandings.

I have worked in hospital, clinic, community health, group and private practice settings. During my time working in these various settings, I gained experience with executive functioning / adhd, anxiety and panic disorders, personality disorders, relationship counseling, and substance use recovery.

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Currently I have narrowed my scope of practice to Adult ADHD Basic Testing, Anxiety due to a Medical Condition, Bariatric pre-Surgical Testing and Counseling, Chronic Illness supportive Counseling including Rehabilitation Counseling. 

 

While I work with adults of all ages, my primary style leans towards a Solution Focused, targeted therapeutic style, moving clients out of therapy after 10 - 15 sessions, depending on needs. 

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If you would like to read my article about motivating people to engage in physical activity via video Public Service Announcements, it has been published in the Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences.

 

 

Jennifer's Publications

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Jennifer's Style of Counseling

I believe that people are diverse and that requires diverse therapy. For this reason, I have specialized in and have become a master clinician in the area of Anxiety Due to a Medical Condition, ADHD Testing and Executive Function Counseling, and Health and Wellness Living, including Bariatric Pre-Surgical Testing. 

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I am a solution-focused Health Psychologist. A solution focused approach is one that concentrates on finding solutions to help you reach your goals. This approach does require that you know what you need to improve your life, however, if you are not sure I can help you discover what you might need.

 

While length of therapy can vary for each person. My clients average between 10 - 12 session, depending on whether sessions are weekly or every other (or both). 

 

I can also administer some psychological tests to gain objective information about how your brain works or how you think. And finally, I can use biofeedback, exposure, and many other techniques to help move you in the direction you want to go. I am certified in Neuro-Cognitive Therapy for Anxiety. 

 

I use an eclectic approach to therapy, utilizing neuro-cognitive behavior therapy to help understand brain processes and patterns, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help create new skills, dialectical behavior informed therapy (DBT) which helps with interpersonal relationships and communication, and rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) to enhance emotion regulation. Additionally, I am a Gottman informed therapist for relationship discussions.

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I am wellness and nutrition certified as well, so I can help you understand and focus on what a health and wellness approach to life looks like.

 

During therapy sessions, we will develop and work towards goals, as well as explore personal growth. Solution-focused therapy includes active and intentional time outside of therapy doing "home practice" where you are experimenting with new behaviors or techniques outside of sessions that reinforce change. I find that this style of therapy tends to work well for professionals at all levels. 

 

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