Specialties – Child, Teen and Family Therapist

Jenn is a child, teen and family dynamics therapist who helps families strengthen communication and emotional well-being. She works with individuals, couples, and families who need support navigating complex relationships, behavior concerns, and developmental changes.

With more than 20 years of experience supporting children (ages 6+), teens, adults, and families, Jenn helps clients manage concerns such as:

• Depression and anxiety
• Trauma and post-traumatic stress
• Substance use and recovery support
• ADHD and attention-related challenges
• Life transitions and stress management

Her therapeutic approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Practices. She tailors therapy to each family’s needs so that changes are practical and manageable.

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About Jenn

When you meet Jenn, her compassion and genuine curiosity stand out right away. She builds trust quickly, which is essential when working with children, teens, and families. Her warm and relatable style helps clients feel safe talking about difficult experiences.

Jenn is known for her steady, positive presence and her ability to listen deeply. She takes time to understand each family’s unique challenges and strengths. Because of this, clients feel heard, validated, and supported from the start.

Yes, it’s true Jenn specializes in children and adolescents, but she has made transformational change with adults individually and, in a smaller number of cases, with couples.

She uses her extensive training and experience to create clear goals and personalized strategies that support growth, insight, and stability for the entire family system.

Professional Background – Child, Teen and Family Expertise

Jenn is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Mankato State University and her Master’s degree from the University of South Carolina in Columbia.

Her background includes more than a decade of in-home crisis therapy in Minneapolis and surrounding areas, where she supported families in high-stress, high-conflict situations. This experience gave her deep insight into child behavior, parent-child relationships, and family systems under pressure.

She continues to support students in school-based settings, giving her additional awareness of academic stress, social struggles, and developmental changes seen in children and adolescents.

In outpatient practice, Jenn is known across the Twin Cities as a trusted therapist for families experiencing conflict or communication challenges when it feels like all previous resources and providers have failed to help.

Therapeutic Approach for Children, Teens and Families

Jenn focuses on family dynamics, communication patterns, and emotional development. She is skilled at helping families reduce conflict, build understanding, and reconnect in healthier ways.

She integrates trauma-informed care, psychodynamic approaches, and mindfulness techniques. This blend helps clients feel grounded while exploring difficult emotions and relationship patterns.

Jenn works collaboratively with parents, teens, and children to identify what is working and what needs to change. Her goal is to build skills that improve communication, emotional regulation, and connection.

Families often see progress quickly when they commit to using strategies outside of session — something Jenn coaches and supports along the way.

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Personal Life

Outside of work, Jenn enjoys camping with her family, traveling, and staying active at the gym. She values balance and wellness in her own life, and she brings that same perspective into her therapy practice. Jenn won’t mention it, but she is an excellent soccer player. She is passionate about keeping her footwork up as well as passionately watching her favorite NBA teams.

She loves helping people discover strengths, deepen insight, and build more connected relationships. Her calm presence and clear communication make her especially effective with children, teens, and families experiencing stress or transition.

Jenn is the real deal. She is smart, intuitive, authentic, and she genuinely cares about helping you find a sense of meaning and contentment in your life.

*Jenn is able to see children younger than age 6 in select situations appropriate for a small clinic setting.

For Crisis or urgent situations, please call 911 for a crisis. For urgent situations, please call the national crisis number as your therapist is not available outside of regular business hours. Dial 988.