Jennifer Warkentin, MA, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

What's therapy with me like? First and foremost, I love people. I genuinely care about others and that comes through even over a video screen. I've worked with people from all backgrounds and abilities and have a diverse group of friends; I can connect with almost anyone. Because I'm a bit of a nerd who loves learning, I have training in many different empirically-supported modes of counseling. I don't utilize any experimental techniques, so what you get is treatment based off of decades of research by experts around the world. Services with me are professional, yet laid-back. We will wade through tough topics and I won't shy away from that. We will also laugh a lot (hopefully) as we find ways to work through challenges. My style is mostly collaborative: I offer roadmaps based on my knowledge and expertise while helping you feel confident in the driver's seat. We take that road trip together.

It can be scary to tell a stranger some intimate details about your struggles. My advice for those who aren't sure if they can share personal thoughts with a therapist or feel that therapy may not be helpful is to just give it a try for one session and see if it is the right fit for you. No client of mine is ever forced to continue therapy-it is entirely on their terms. If working with me isn't right for you, I am happy to refer you to someone else. You never know, one hour might be the beginning of a much-needed life change. But you won't know until you try.