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Highlights
  • 16+ years experience

  • Hospital crisis & inpatient background

  • Advocated for incarcerated youth/young adults

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

  • DBT-trained (emotion regulation + communication)

  • 10+ years specializing in couples therapy

ABOUT ME

Meet Therapist Jen,
MA, LPC

With over 16 years of clinical experience, I provide therapy for individuals, adolescents, families, and couples, offering a well-rounded understanding of how personal, relational, and family dynamics intersect. My goal is to create a supportive and collaborative space where clients feel understood, respected, and empowered to make meaningful change.

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My background includes extensive experience in high-acuity hospital settings, where I worked with individuals and families navigating crisis, acute mental health concerns, and complex emotional challenges. This foundation allows me to remain steady and effective when sessions involve intense emotions in difficult circumstances.

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I also have advanced training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which informs my approach across all areas of my work. I help clients build practical skills in emotional regulation, communication, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness—tools that are valuable whether I'm working with an individual, a teen, a family system, or a couple.

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Over the years, I have developed a strong focus on relationship work, particularly couples therapy, while continuing to support adolescents and families through life transitions, behavioral challenges, trauma, and relational stress. My approach is out of the box thinking, tailored to the unique needs of each client or system, and focused on helping people move from feeling stuck to creating lasting, meaningful change.

CREDENTIALS

Experience & Education

Work Experience
  • Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Private Practice, Grosse Pointe, Mi​

  • Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Lifestance Health, St. Clair Shores, Mi

  • Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, The Center for Relationship Health, Royal Oak, Mi

  • Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Ascension Providence Hospital Emergency Department, Southfield, Mi

  • Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Ascension Providence Hospital, Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit, Southfield, Mi

  • Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Ascension Providence Hospital, Partial Program, Southfield, Mi

  • Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Holy Cross Services, Mertin Luther King House, Clinton Township, Mi

Education
  • BA, Criminal Justice, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, Mi

  • MA, Counseling, Oakland University, Rochester, Mi

  • Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Michigan

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FEATURED IN

Media Experience

I have experience engaging in public dialogue around relationships, communication, and real-life challenges through radio and podcast platforms, including a guest podcast appearance on, "The Slightly Messy Show", podcast hosted by Mike, iHeartRadio, formerly of Mojo in the Morning. I have also been a long time caller, on-air participation with Mojo in the Morning.

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This experience reflects my ability to speak openly, clearly, and comfortably about real human struggles—something I bring directly into my clinical work with individuals and couples.

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Compassionate, evidence-based therapy for couples, adolescents, and adults in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.

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17852 Maumee Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230

       Emergency Notice

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This website is not monitored for emergencies. If you are in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.

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