Welcome, I’m Jennifer, a Psychotherapist in CT, and the founder of JD Counseling & Psychotherapy, LLC. Firstly, I want to thank you for taking a moment to read about me.
I built my practice using the foundation of my own lived experience, and desire to use my clinical skills to offer a healing experience that goes beyond just symptom reduction. What I have learned over the years, is that true healing necessitates more than a service rooted in functionality; it is also a relationship. So my gratitude for you taking the time to read this is because you deserve to come into your healing work not just knowing what you'll be working on, but also who you'll be working on that with.
My main priority in working with my clients is offering person-centered, dignified care that honors the ways that our minds and bodies have adapted to protect us throughout our lives. For that reason, while I am trained in multiple evidence-based models including but not limited to ERP, somatic embodiment, family systems, etc. I utilize a multidimensional and multi-systemic approach to address the full spectrum of human experiences in a way that meets you where you're at as an individual, not just as someone with a pathological presentation. You may find my expertise particularly valuable if you are experiencing:
- OCD or obsessional, intrusive, undesired thoughts or compulsive behaviors
- Phobias or strong fear
- Distress associated with eating or eliminating
- Traumatic experiences
- Panic attacks or body-focused experiences
- Purpose or existential grief or curiosities
- Impacted relationships or relational distress
And, if you are experiencing something different from what is listed above, that's okay too! My goal is offering you the care that you deserve, regardless of what that looks like. For that reason, this space may also feel particularly nourishing if:
- You've felt complex or misunderstood by other healthcare providers or support systems
- You have felt that in other healthcare experiences something was "missing"
- You have had experiences that have left you feeling unsure or unsafe about addressing certain concerns or beginning a therapy journey
- You're not really sure where to start, or what you need yet
No matter who you are or what you're coming in with or without, if there's one thing to know about me it is that my greatest joy is in being a steward for those seeking healing, relief, and the life they have always deserved, because stewardship is not just my work, but my happiness, my "why", and my honor.
If there is any way that I can better support you on your healing journey, or you'd like to learn more about my offerings, click the link below, or reach out using any of the information in the "Contact" tab. I look forward to connecting!