Hi, I’m Jen
My undergraduate work was completed at University of Maryland and I worked as a licensed social worker in Baltimore City. I served children and adults living with HIV and AIDS and worked closely with survivors of human trafficking. Through graduate school I also worked with victims of intimate partner violence and received licensure as a licensed professional counselor. I have received extensive post-graduate training in Internal Family Systems and Brainspotting. I have trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) and I am certified through the EMDR International Association. My passion for counseling comes from my own life experiences and my continuing lifelong journey of discovering what it means to be human…what it means to truly be curious and kind with myself and others. Curiosity creates empathy, compassion, knowledge, and growth. We can work together to develop that curiosity towards the inner conflict and emotional pain you’re experiencing.
Let’s talk. You don’t have to go through this alone.
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Individual Therapy
I provide individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. If you decide to begin therapy with me, we will work together to determine an integrative and personalized treatment that meets your unique needs. I have extensive training in a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques, and I work carefully to integrate these methods to tailor treatment to my individual client’s needs. My flexible approach to psychotherapy allows me to help people struggling with a spectrum of emotional concerns and life transitions.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in an evidence-based integrative psychotherapy approach that alleviates emotional distress associated with disturbing memories. In my practice, I use EMDR to treat a variety of concerns related to distressing memories and experiences, such as sexual assault, birth trauma, loss, and attachment trauma. A successful treatment will demonstrate that emotional distress is reduced, negative beliefs about the self are revised, and psychological discomfort associated with the memory neutralizes.
Internal Family Systems
Internal Family Systems (IFS) model assumes that the mind consists of a number of “parts.” You’ll notice this when for example, a friend asks you to go to an event and you respond with, “Well a part of me wants to go but a part of me doesn’t.” We speak from our parts all the time—we just don’t notice it. As we develop, parts form a system of interactions among themselves— just like a family. Some parts like each other and some parts don’t. But they all have your best interest at heart from their own perspective. If parts are in difficult positions that they don’t like (feeling overworked or not feeling good about themselves), when we pay attention to them and help the system reorganize, they can change rapidly. More information on IFS can be found at www.selfleadership.org.
Supervision available to therapists working on their LPC license
I offer supervision to LPCA therapists working on their LPC license. I also offer supervision to therapists with their LPC that are interested in becoming a supervisor candidate. My hourly fee is $150.
Fees & Policies
Fees
The fee for a 45-50 minute session is $150. A 90 minute session may be available if scheduling will allow for $275. Numerous forms of payment are accepted, including major credit cards, debit cards, cash, check, Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal.
Out-of-network
Although I do not accept insurance directly, I can provide you with the documentation you need to receive reimbursement for the services I provide. Many insurance plans provide partial reimbursement for out-of-network mental health services, and coverage for my services will vary depending on your insurance provider.
Insurance
Please contact your insurance company directly to determine your out-of-network coverage for outpatient psychotherapy. Below are helpful questions to ask your insurance provider to determine your out-of-network benefits:
• Do I need a referral from my primary care physician to see a mental health professional?
• Do I need pre-approval from my insurance company before I can see a mental health professional?
• What is my coverage for out-of-network providers?
• What is my yearly maximum benefit (dollar amount or number of visits)?
• Is there a deductible?
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel up to 48-business hours (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm) in advance of your rescheduled appointment. If you do not provide 48-business hours notice, or do not arrive for your appointment, you will be charged the full fee of the session.