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Jennifer Ritchie(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Mental Health Counselor - Limited Permit, MHC-LP
New York
ADHD- Anxiety - Depression-Family issues- Life transitions-Self-esteem-

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Professional statement

Jenn believes the most important aspect of counseling is the therapeutic relationship. She is passionate about providing a non-judgmental environment through her warm and authentic personality.

Jenn obtained a MS in Counseling from Mercy College and her post-graduate MA in Mental Health Counseling in NY.

Her clinical interests include a range of effective evidence-based counseling techniques, tailoring her approach to fit the individual needs of her clients. She has extensive training in trauma-informed care, CBT, DBT, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relational issues, self-esteem, mood disorders, and ADHD.

In her spare time, Jenn loves spending time in nature with her new puppy, traveling to new places, and can always be found with a book in her hand. She enjoys playing board games with her friends and can be found all summer at the lake with her family.


Licensure

New York: P126233

Languages

English

Specialties

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Family issues - Promoting communication and supporting family members to address challenges and reduce conflict and distress

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Healthfirst
  • Meritain Health
  • NYU Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet / Cigna PPO)
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$175 (60min)