Jennifer Sharples

Message to clients

Hello. I welcome you to my practice! I am very client-centered and can tailor the therapy you are desiring to either be short term or more long term depending on the issue presented and the depth you want to go in your journey. I tend to let the client take the lead and listen very empathetically and nonjudgmental. This is an opportunity for you to talk honestly about your life and to have an expert guide you to more deep understanding of yourself and your problems. Most of my clients report that within just a few sessions they feel much better and feel more hopeful about their future. I don't believe that one size fits all and will customize the treatment to your individual needs.

If you want a more short term approach, I usually use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) where we examine your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They are all interrelated. We will find any dysfunctional thoughts and compare them to evidence in your life where we can then reframe them into something more realistic and positive. By doing this repeatedly over several sessions, it impacts the way you feel and can improve your mood.

If you want a more long term approach, I use Analytical Psychology that was originally created by C.G. Jung when he departed from Freud's teachings. Jung focused on the path to individuation and realizing the true Self. The goal would be becoming whole again after being cut of from your authentic Self.