About Jenny

“The most beautiful people I have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out the depths.”

–Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

What I Believe

Life is not easy.  Having someone to walk alongside you can be extremely beneficial.  My goal is to create a safe space for individuals, families and children to share their story.  By exploring the past or setting goals for the future, I will support you in your journey to a life well lived.

My Family

 I am very fortunate to have a family that has supported me along my own journey.  My parents will be celebrating their 38th wedding anniversary this year and have been a wonderful example of what makes a relationship work.  I have two older sisters, a brother in law and 6 year old niece and 4 year old nephew.  They have all taught me the importance of having a safe place to land when life is challenging.

Who I Work With

I am passionate about working with women, parents and children.  I walk alongside women as they struggle with relationships or difficult life transitions.  I assist parents in exploring new techniques for raising their children.  I work directly with children using play to work through trauma or explore behavioral concerns.

Special Interest

I have a strong desire to work with individuals with special needs.  I believe parenting is difficult, and being a parent of a child with any sort of developmental delay adds an extra layer of difficulty.  I am extremely passionate about not only working with these children, but their siblings and parents as well.  I have seen firsthand the numerous roles these parents must play, and witnessed the emotional and physical toll it can take.  It is my goal to create a safe place for families to talk about their frustrations without guilt or fear of judgment. 

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Family Studies from Middle Tennessee State University

• Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy from Lipscomb University

Children and Family Therapy

• Children and Family Therapy

• Play Therapy                                         

• Sand Tray                                                 

• Art Therapy                                            

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Child Centered Play Therapy

Individual Therapy

• Narrative Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Systems Therapy

• Internal Family Systems

• Art Therapy

• Sand Tray