Jennifer Walter
She/Her/Hers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCShe/Her/Hers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCJennifer is a a Licensed Professional Counselor residing and licensed in Colorado, with 20 years experience working as a counselor in the US, U.K, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan. Jennifer obtained her Master’s in Counseling with High Honors from Regis University in Denver, Colorado and she currently is licensed in Colorado where she sees adults virtually and in-person.
Her approach is client-centered, meaning that she believes every person has their own internal source of wisdom, healing, and strength to draw upon. From this perspective, the role of the therapist is to provide a safe space for you to grow in the way that feels right to you, rather than the therapist controlling your course of therapy, telling you how to feel, or telling you what to do. You are the captain of your own vessel flowing through your journey of life, and most importantly, you know yourself best! Jennifer's goal is to support you as you grow.
Her orientation is holistic and integrative, with a primary emphasis on Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed therapy. Additionally, for clients who are interested, Jennifer offers clients the opportunity to utilize the depth psychology tools of oracle and tarot cards and astrology. Her therapeutic focus with tarot, oracle and astrology is not directive or divinatory, but rather to be worked with as contemplative tools for reflection, expansion, healing, and growth. She also incorporates nature therapy and somatic/body-centered therapy principles, such as body movement, breathwork, mindfulness, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping, qi gong, and polyvagal theory.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Existential crisis & challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness
LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
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
Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
Life purpose & meaning - Exploring one’s beliefs and values around life purpose, meaning, and spirituality; addressing the barriers to living a life that feels fulfilling, including instigating change or developing new habits
As stated above in the Message to Clients section, SonderMind is a therapy service I use for video sessions and billing. (I accept most insurance plans.) On SonderMind you create a profile and you upload your insurance card (and credit card as a backup or for self-pay) and request me as your therapist; then you can directly schedule an appointment with me by going into your SonderMind portal to my calendar. If you don't see an open slot in my schedule, please message me and I'll try my best to work you in within a week.
Years of Experience: 19 years
Medano Counseling Center LLC , Owner/Therapist , 2021 - Present
Strategic Resources Inc/Centene/MHNGS (Department of Defense contractors), Military and Family Life Counselor in US, UK, Europe, Japan, 2010 - 2021
Axis Health System, Durango Colorado, Emergency Services Therapist , 2008 - 2010
Rio Grande Counseling Center LLC , Owner/Therapist , 2007 - 2008
San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group, Therapist, 2003 - 2007
Regis University, Denver Colorado , Master’s in Counseling with high honors, 2004
Colorado Institute of Art, Denver, Colorado , Associate's in Visual Communication with high honors, 1993
University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado , Bachelor's in Biology, Astronomy, and English , 1988
Colorado: LPC.0004592
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