Hello! My name is Jen and I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin with over 15 years of experience in the helping fields. I received my Masters in School Social Work from UW -Madison in 2022, my Masters in Clinical Social Worker from the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN) in 2015 and my Bachelors in Political Science from UW-Eau Claire in 2009. I have practiced in a wide variety of settings including a college counseling center, K-12 school district, community based clinic, home based therapy and in a hospital setting. In these experiences, I have learned that the best way to help is to listen and ask exactly what I can do to help. I may not have all of the answers, but together, I believe that we can work to find solutions and support that will make things easier for you. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I am certified as a Trauma Specialist with the NCTSN, having provided trauma and abuse therapy in almost every setting that I have worked. I see trauma and difficult life circumstances as events in time, rather than the base that defines you! I believe in person-centered treatment, meaning that I focus on mutual respect, sensitivity, compassion and unconditional positive regard. At times, clients have asked me about specific diagnosis and modalities that I use for treatment. While I recognize diagnosis and treatment as important parts of the therapeutic process, my primary focus in therapy is relationship development and trust. I am trained in multiple interventions including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Process Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, Solutions Focused Therapy and other Humanistic approaches. As your therapist, I will work with you to build goals and a treatment plan that meet your unique and specific needs. When people are seeking therapy, they are often times at a difficult or low point in their life. I recognize the courage that it takes to take the first step to sign up for therapy! Congratulations on engaging in the most difficult part! I am proud of you for getting started.