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Over twenty years of experience providing mental health services to a wide range of clients - finding the unique nature of each individual.

My name is John Michael Jennings and as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I'm passionate about creating a supportive space for clients to process what they're feeling and what they've been through. I believe that therapy is about helping people figure out how to live a life that's most authentic to who they are. I specialize in working with clients who are navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism, difficult family dynamics, complex trauma, and questions about gender identity and/or sexuality.

I believe therapy should be a space where you feel heard, understood, and accepted—not judged.

My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I work with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, stress, and the effects of difficult or traumatic experiences. I’m especially interested in helping clients better understand themselves, recognize patterns in their relationships, and develop healthier ways of coping and connecting.

My professional experience includes working in community mental health, where I’ve had the opportunity to support clients with a wide range of concerns and backgrounds. My training has strengthened my interest in attachment, trauma-informed care, and helping people build a stronger relationship with themselves and others.

I don’t believe therapy is about telling you what to do. Instead, I’ll work alongside you to understand what’s happening, identify what you want to change, and develop practical tools that fit your life. My goal is for you to leave therapy feeling more confident, empowered, and equipped to navigate life’s challenges.

Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to have everything figured out before you begin. We can start exactly where you are.

My therapeutic approach is anchored in trauma informed, creative and mind-body practices, ensuring that the people with whom I work receive high quality care that addresses their concerns at the heart, as this is where we see real, transformational change. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Level 2 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, (CCTP-II) and a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP).

Hello and welcome to my practice. My core values as a therapist are to provide a safe and nurturing place for my clients as they share their individual life stories and needs . This will provide the basis of our therapeutic relationship, so we can work together to achieve the goal of finding resilience and achieving a sense of peace as you navigate feelings of depression, anxiety, grief, and major life transitions. I have 30 years of mental health experience and Lived Experience in Trauma .

Bachelor's in Child Development and Family Relationships, focused on all stages of the life span

Master's in Counseling Psychology, Family Therapy, Gender Development

Research Thesis: Depression in Wives of Alcoholics, The Alcohol Recovery Project

Continuing Education: Genetic and Nutritional factors in Mental Health; Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Autism, Narcissism and Gaslighting, Neurotransmitter function

Life Experience: Remarried Widow, Raised six children, some with ADHD, one with schizophrenia

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with a Master of Social Work from Walden University, which I earned in 2021. I have over five years of experience providing mental health services in both community health and school-based settings, with a primary focus on supporting children and adolescents.

For the past five years, I have worked as a school-based mental health provider across elementary, middle, and high school settings. Through this experience, I have had the opportunity to work with young people experiencing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and life challenges, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and difficulties with emotional regulation and coping. I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and incorporate evidence-based approaches while tailoring treatment to each client's individual needs, developmental level, and strengths.

My goal is to help children and adolescents understand themselves more fully, develop healthy coping and communication skills, and recognize the strengths they already possess. I believe meaningful therapeutic progress begins with feeling safe enough to be yourself.

We all have experiences in life that might leave us feeling broken or disconnected with ourselves, others, in relationships, and the world around us. I believe that healing and wholeness can belong to all of us. If you are looking for someone to support you on your journey toward wellness and restoration, allow me to accompany you on the road that can often feel isolating when taken alone. The therapeutic relationship is paramount to me!

I'm a licensed clinical social worker and therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults. I'm passionate about supporting people in navigating life's storms, connecting with what matters most to them, and living meaningful, fulfilling lives.

I especially enjoy working with:

• New mothers and parents of all genders in nurturing their own well being through the world-upending transition to parenthood
• Parents at all stages facing the myriad pressures and stressors of modern life
• Adolescents and young adults navigating growth, change, and identity exploration