Therapeutic Approach

Jennifer utilizes a mind-body approach to therapy to be able to fully address symptoms and disturbances of various conditions that have been caused by trauma. Just the fact that we are human means that we have at one time or another experienced a “trauma”. These “traumas” can be large or small disturbances and can distort one’s understanding, experiences, behaviors, and relationships. We also now know that trauma is “in the body” and not “in the event”. Which means that an event or experience could cause a dysregulated Nervous System or Post -traumatic Stress in one person but not another.

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So many behaviors (addictions, distorted eating, cutting, and other self-harm behaviors) people have are management strategies for a dysregulated Nervous System. This dysregulation can come from earlier life stressors (many are preverbal or in utero and can be the result of events such as hospitalizations, surgeries, and medical procedures) and attachment disturbances. We are also learning that“Epigenetics” play a powerful role as trauma can be passed down genetically and environmental stressors can affect gene expression and “flip the switch on”.

Jennifer’s therapeutic approach will assist in decreasing disturbances and distortions caused by trauma and will lead to one’s increased capacity and resiliency to live out a more authentic life. Jennifer’s Christian faith informs her understanding of God’s love and grace for humanity and his redemptive work.