Hi, I’m Jennifer Thompson, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I’m excited to share a bit about myself and my approach to help you decide if we might be a good fit.
Jennifer Thompson, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (she, her)
- Work best with: Teens, Adults, Families, Veterans, First responders
- Appointments: Both in-person and telehealth
- Manage Medications: Provides therapy and collaborates closely with our psychiatry team for medication management, available through internal referral if needed.
Self Scheduling
I approach therapy where the client is the expert in their life and I join in their process to better understand themselves. I like to explore the past and how this is affecting them currently and identify negative thoughts/behaviors to focus on and reduce/learn different ways to live. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for client’s to explore and heal. I do use humor, and sometimes sarcasm, and have been told that therapy felt easier because of this. I’ve also been told I am easy to relate to and provide comfort/safety.
Patients have said they have a positive experience and have become more empowered and better able to recognize their own needs and sense of self. Many patients go through the process of “hearing you (therapist) in my head to help me make the right choices” but transition to hearing their own voice/self to guide them.
I am particularly passionate about helping both children and adults navigate life transitions, especially around family changes like divorce. I find deep fulfillment in supporting teenagers and individuals during these critical moments, helping them access their resilience and move forward with greater confidence and emotional strength.
Credentials
Education
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, Hope International University, 2006
Personal Interests
When I’m not working I’m living my best busy mom life with 2 teenagers that are very involved with school/sports. Also, my dog is often working with me and you will know this once you hear the snoring in the background… she can be very loud!
In-network and Self Pay
Insurance Accepted
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Employers Health Network
- Aetna
- Sana Benefits
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Tricare
- Scott and White Health Plan
- Partners Direct Health
Self Pay
$170
Self-pay and out-of-pocket session costs for clients without insurance coverage for mental health services.
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialities
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, Family/Child Issues, Phase of Life
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Childhood Abuse or Neglect
- Conflict with Friends
- Depression
- Existential Issues
- Family Conflict
- Lack of Emotional Awareness
- Life Transitions
- Loss or Grief
- Mood Swings
- Not Happy or Satisfied with life
- Panic Attacks
- Parenting
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Postpartum Depression or Anxiety
- Religious Trauma
- Self-Esteem / Negative Self-Talk
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Assault
- Social Anxiety
- Stress / Burnout
- Stress-Related Illness
- Trauma / PTSD
- Women's Issues
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- EMDR
- Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential
- Faith-Based Counseling
- Family Systems
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Person-Centered (Rogerian)
- Psychodynamic
- Systems Approach
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Locations
Client Focus
- Age Groups Served: Preteen (10-12), Teens, Adults, Older Adults (65+)
- Participant Types: Individual and Family Counseling
- Language Spoken: English