Jennifer Kavanagh
Therapist | LMHC
Approach to Therapy
Jennifer aims to provide a space and style that is warm, compassionate, yet direct. Jennifer's approach uses a blend of dialectical behavioral (DBT- emotions), acceptance and commitment (ACT- acceptance and values), cognitive behavioral (CBT- thoughts), Motivational Interviewing (a life coaching approach), trauma-informed, and Christian counseling.Experience
Jennifer graduated from Liberty University with an MA in Human Services Counseling, Medaille College with a Post Masters Certificate in Mental Health Counseling, and Light University with an Advanced Certificate in Christian Life Coaching. Jennifer has worked in community mental health, substance use inpatient detox, inpatient geriatric with SMI, and foster care settings.Specialties
Anxiety, Career Challenges, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Coping with Life Changes, Depression, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Grief & Loss, Relationship Challenges, Stress ManagementHobbies and Interests
Jennifer's passion is helping Christians, people of color, and those living cross-culturally find a safe place to work towards accomplishing their goals and dreams. Jennifer enjoys helping women make safer dating choices, finding their voice, and helping all clients engage more healthily in all their relationships."It happened, I'm sorry, you survived- now what?- Jennifer Kavanagh"
