Jenn’s personal struggle seeking mental health support for her neurodiverse child led her to become the counselor she wished she had been able to find. She is a Licensed Master of Social Work in Virginia, Supervisee of Social Work in Virginia, and is currently under supervision for Registered Play Therapist certification.

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Jenn specializes in childhood mental health and social-emotional development with children ages 0-10, which can include children struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, school-related issues, post-COVID adjustment, or working through complex traumas. She uses a play-based style that emphasizes neurobiology and nervous system regulation. By utilizing a mix of play therapy, she can provide strengths-based intervention to support children in understanding and communicating their feelings. She has experience in psychiatric and medical hospitals, schools, and community-based settings. Her counseling philosophy is summarized by Stephen Porges’s quote, “Feeling safe is the treatment, and creating safety is the work.”

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Jenn grew up in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and has also lived in Guam, Alaska, and Washington. She is a mother to three boys, two dogs, and many plants. She enjoys gardening, reading, playing video games, and sleeping when she can!