Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Lakeland, FL

"Do you find yourself overthinking, feeling emotionally overwhelmed, or struggling to make sense of your thoughts and experiences? You may appear to have things together on the outside, while internally feeling stuck, anxious, on edge, or unsure of how to move forward"

I work with individuals navigating anxiety, stress, unresolved trauma, and life transitions. Together, we create a supportive space where you can better understand yourself, process what you're going through, and begin to show up in your life with more clarity, confidence, and compassion.

Hi, I’m Jennifer, a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) dedicated to helping kids, adults, and families find balance, strength, and clarity. Over my career, I have helped neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals from diverse backgrounds across many settings, including family care centers, community agencies, the family court system, and schools. Before becoming a clinical therapist, I started out in early childhood education. Post graduation with a Master of Social Work , I have been a community liaison, school-based social worker, behavior specialist, child advocate, and school-based mental health therapist. This background gives me a deep understanding of what shapes and influences life, allowing me to see your unique story through a big-picture lens.

I’m a psychiatrist who specializes in providing integrative care to foster inner discovery and facilitate tangible change for all of my patients. To me, this means utilizing evidence-based psychotherapeutic methods with medication management as appropriate for achieving personal goals and inner wellness.

For the past 3.5 years, I’ve had the privilege of leading a multi-site inpatient unit, supporting individuals with persistent mental illness and substance use as they work toward stability and recovery. Now, I’m stepping into private practice and writing my next chapter. I’m licensed in Florida and passionate about making care accessible and meaningful. I’d love to connect—does this sound like a fit for you?

Hello! As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) for 30 years working with children, adolescents and adults, my passion is helping individuals struggling with life's challenges and trauma. I am EMDR Certified and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Additionally, I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavorial Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic Therapy. Treatment areas include depression; anxiety, trauma; childhood and adult abuse, PTSD, grief, ADHD, parenting, relationship challenges and life transitions.