Child and Adolescent Therapist

As parents, we often find ourselves searching for ways to help our children navigate their myriad challenges.

Finding the right guidance is paramount, whether it’s understanding their emotions, building resilience, or forming meaningful connections with those around them. That’s where Jennifer steps in.

Understanding Your Child’s World

Jennifer believes every child and teen has an innate understanding of their feelings and challenges. 

They trust in your child’s capability to signal when they’re ready to address certain issues and lead their growth journey. 

As your child’s therapist, Jennifer’s role is to offer a supportive environment where your child can express themselves freely and be heard.

A Safe Haven for Growth: Using a Person-Centered Approach

Jennifer ensures that every session is a safe and non-judgmental space. This approach is grounded in the belief that when children and teens feel unconditionally accepted, they are better equipped to grow, heal, and evolve at their own pace.

Empowering Parent-Child Connections 

In parent consultations, Jennifer provides valuable insights into child development and play therapy techniques, empowering parents with skills to enhance communication with and understanding of their child. By teaching play therapy skills to parents, they aim to alleviate communication challenges and foster deeper family connections. Drawing from their expertise, Jennifer guides parents through the Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) process, facilitating a deeper understanding of their child and strengthening the parent-child bond. Recognizing the complexities of parenting, they create a non-judgmental environment where parents feel understood and supported, collaboratively navigating challenges toward solutions. Jennifer's ultimate objective is to assist parents in confidently parenting their children according to their own aspirations.

Credentials and Specializations

• Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
• A master's in Counseling from the University of North Texas, which is often recognized as one of the top counseling programs in the nation and the world’s largest play therapy training program, is complemented by a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.
• Specialized training in working with children, teens, and parents.
• Expertise in guiding parents through the complexities of child development, offering practical communication strategies and resources to reinforce at-home support.

Navigating Life’s Challenges Together

Jennifer is trained to assist with a wide spectrum of concerns your child or teen might face, including:

o ADHD/Autism

o Anger

o Anxiety

o Behavioral Concerns

o Boundaries

o Communication

o Coping Skills

o Emotional Regulation

o Family Conflict

o Grief & Loss

o Identity

o LGBTQ+

o Life Transitions

o Overwhelm

o Parenting Challenges

o Perfectionism

o Relationships

o Self-Esteem

o Shame

o Stress

o Trauma

Tailored Therapeutic Approaches

Jennifer employs a mix of therapeutic modalities to suit your child’s specific needs:

Play Therapy (for children ages 3–10)

Activity Therapy (for preadolescents ages 11–13)

Talk Therapy (for teens aged 13+)

Consultations for parents, offering tools and strategies for continued support at home

Jennifer is eager to welcome and assist children and teens from diverse backgrounds. If you believe Jennifer might be the right fit for your child, they look forward to embarking on this transformative journey together.

Jennifer is a LPC Associate who is supervised by Carrie Manning, LPC-S, RPT-S. 

For more detailed information about our practice, including the full range of services we offer and our team's diverse expertise, please visit our main website.

https://www.relevant-connections.com

There, you'll find everything you need to know about how we can support you and your family's journey toward healing and growth.