Hello! I’m Jena.
I work with ages from young children (3+) to young adults providing individual counseling. I strive to help the people I support gain awareness while incorporating evidence-based practices. Together, we can discover strategies to overcome what might be holding you back from emotional regulation and happiness.
When working with young children, I utilize a style of prescriptive play therapy that may incorporate both directive and non-directive techniques. I aim to support children by fostering independence, growing self-esteem, and increasing emotional regulation. I am also in the final phase of pursuing my Registered Play Therapist certification (RPT) with the Association for Play Therapy.
When working with tweens, teens, and young adults, I utilize a more integrative approach combining various theories and interventions that may benefit the client. Clients are welcome to discuss what has been on their minds while we also focus on our treatment goals. I aim to provide psychoeducational support and skills to help the client grow.
Humans are known to be resilient; when working together, we are a team. I strive to provide that safe and nonjudgemental space for you to be able to fully express your needs, wants, and goals for therapy.
A little about me:
I graduated from Arizona State University with a master’s in clinical mental health counseling. My hobbies include: traveling our world, creating ceramic projects, learning Korean, and thrifting vintage pieces! I am also quite an anime fanatic!
My experience includes:
ADHD/ Autism/ Neurodivergence
Anger Management
Anxiety
Behavioral/ Emotional Regulation
BIPOC Population
Career Exploration
Childhood Abuse/ Neglect
Depression
Gifted Population/ High Achieving
LGBTQ Population/ Sexuality Exploration
Life Transitions
Narcissistic Abuse Processing
OCD
Parent-Child Relationships (Bonding and Attachment)
Parental Separation/ Divorce
Self-Esteem
Siblings of Special Needs Children
Social Skills
Trauma Informed Care
Skills/ Methods
Adlerian Play Therapy
Bibliotherapy
Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Executive Functioning Skills
Expressive Arts Integration
Filial Play Therapy
Metaphors in Therapy
Multicultural Counseling
Sandtray Therapy
Solutions Focused Therapy
Talk Therapy