Hi, I’m Jen. I believe therapy starts with feeling truly understood.

Some of the most meaningful change happens when people feel genuinely heard, understood, and accepted for who they are. My approach to counseling is collaborative, down-to-earth, and individualized—because no two people come to therapy with the same experiences, strengths, or goals.

As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate, I work with individuals navigating mental health concerns, substance use and recovery, past trauma, life transitions, and periods of feeling overwhelmed or stuck. My approach incorporates evidence-based therapies, including EMDR, to help clients process difficult experiences, develop healthier coping strategies, and move forward with greater confidence. I combine these approaches with genuine conversation, practical tools, and curiosity about the whole person—not just the symptoms that brought them to counseling.

You don’t have to become a different person to build a different life. Sometimes the work is about reconnecting with who you are, healing what has hurt, and creating more room for the life you want to live.

A Little About Me

Outside of the counseling room, I’m happiest spending time outdoors—especially near the water. I love the beach, animals, live music, and spending time with friends. I earned my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from East Carolina University, but my path to becoming a counselor wasn’t a straight line. Before entering the mental health field, I worked in real estate, property management, and the service industry. Those experiences helped shape the down-to-earth, practical approach I bring to counseling today.

I believe life outside of work matters, too. I value the same things I encourage in therapy: connection, balance, authenticity, and making room for the things that make life meaningful.