Jennifer Barker
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
About Jennifer
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, and you don’t have to know exactly where to begin. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and accepted for who you are.
I take a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to therapy, meeting you where you are and honoring your unique experiences, strengths, and needs. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and I see therapy as a collaborative process where we can work together to better understand what you’re experiencing and find what feels right for you.
As a board-certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC), I also have the ability to bring creativity into our work when you’re interested. Art therapy doesn’t require you to be “artistic”—creative expression can simply offer another way to explore feelings and experiences when words don’t always come easily.
I have experience working with teens, young adults, and adults in a variety of settings, including residential treatment, substance use treatment, and crisis services. These experiences have shaped my compassionate, nonjudgmental approach and taught me the importance of seeing the whole person behind what they are going through.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, navigating a difficult transition, healing from past experiences, or simply wanting to understand yourself better, you don’t have to figure it all out alone. I’d be honored to meet you where you are and walk alongside you as you move toward where you want to be.
What Jennifer helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Jennifer works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “I was a little nervous to start talking to a therapist, since I don't normally do well in 1-on-1 conversations, but after my very first meeting with Jennifer, I felt much more comfortable with the thought of it, and since then I have been looking forward to talking to her more. She does a really great job asking questions that are relevant to my concerns, and listening to what I want to talk about.”
- “Jennifer has a way of approaching things with a gentle but firm approach, which resonates well with me. She asks questions that you wouldn't think to ask yourself, which have been vital in my growth and development, and it's only been a short period. She is fantastic and I am so thankful to have her as my therapist”
- “I recommend this place”
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- “She is so kind and understanding. My favorite therapist of all my life”
- “I really like her.”
- “she is a sweet and caring professional. she’s able to go step by step with you and push questions that you never wouldn’t have thought about yourself.”
- “Jennifer made me feel extremely comfortable for my first therapy session. I left feeling validated and heard and cannot wait until our next session.”
- “Jennifer strikes me as a very relatable person and an expert in her craft. Her guidance and company has made life problems seem just as that.. life problems. I enjoy our meetings and speaking with her because people it’s providing better help.”
- “It's only been a few weeks but I definitely feel heard. I'm looking forward to continually working with Jennifer as I sort myself out.”
- “Working with Jennifer has been a breath of fresh air. I love being able to uncover deep emotions in a creative way.”
- “Jennifer is a GREAT counselor and I highly recommend her to anyone. Even if you are skeptical of Art Therapy, give it a go! It is a fantastic difference in counseling. I suggest it to anyone who has been in counseling before, if nothing else to try something new.”
- “Jennifer is sharp and caring. She listens well, asks appropriate questions and she is very professional. She definitely offers helpful information relative to my needs and concerns.”
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