About

Background

Jenny’s therapy approach is integrative and is influenced by her training in holism, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Somatic (body-based) work, Ego-State “parts” work and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She has a long history working in Public Health and Human Services with a focus on serious and persistent mental health issues, family trauma legacies, intersectional identity, systemic oppression, and co-occurring (mental health and substance use) issues.

Jenny has a MSW from the University of Minnesota and a MA in Holistic Health from St. Catherine University. She is a LICSW for therapy practice in Minnesota and has advanced training in EMDR. Jenny also holds a Certificate in Trauma-Effective Leadership from the University of Minnesota Center for Practice Transformation/Alia.

In addition to 19 years of practice as therapist Jenny has an additional decade of work in education and training in the social service sector, with a focus on leadership in career development programming. Primary specialties include the treatment of trauma, relationship repair, substance use, health concerns, career change, positive habit formation, and wellness.

About me

I specialize in trauma healing, mindful awareness, attachment work, and wellness. Specific areas of expertise include self confidence and compassion building, relationship repair, parenting, addiction, and healthy habits to decrease anxiety and depression and to increase connection, clarity, courage, creativity, and calm. All are welcome here. I support all identities, relationship types, and orientations in my practice and enjoy helping you to explore your unique cultural and spiritual strengths to shine your light in this world.

I appreciate being a partner with and witness to your change. I believe most things are possible and that our foundation in life is our attachment first to ourselves, and second to our greater world. There is no one way to heal and and together we can find your path. Laughter is a typical part of my practice as is mindfulness, and somatic (body-based) work that honors the connection between our human container and our greater Self. I look forward to meeting you and being part of your journey.