Jen Johnston

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC

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Jen Johnston

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC

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375 Mather Street Suite 2 Hamden, CT 06514

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No, you're not faking it. No one chooses to wrestle with who they are. You've carried these questions for years, until they twist into a knot of fear, confusion, hope, and desire. Every time you think you've finally arrived at some certainty, the doubt creeps back. What if I'm wrong? What if I lose everything? So you try to hide again. But that small voice, sometimes a scream, won't stop trying to be heard, trying to be expressed, trying to live. You don't have the words yet. Everyone else seems to just know, and you don't. And still that voice keeps reaching for the truth of who you are.

Yes, you can. I work with youth and adults questioning their gender, honoring your questions and exploration without assumptions or judgment. Together, we'll loosen the knot, build skills for handling intense emotions and the stress of being misunderstood, get clear on what matters most to you, and weigh your social, medical, and legal options at your pace.

Yes, you can inhabit the truth of who you are and trust yourself to handle whatever comes with it. You deserve to experience the freedom and joy of living an authentic life, just like everyone else. Let's start with a free consultation call, no agenda and nothing you need to figure out first. Just talk, and feel what it's like to finally be met, unafraid.

Call or Email Jen Johnston now for a free 15 minute consultation - (475) 255-2057

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Collaborative Change Counseling and Wellness, LLC

375 Mather Street

Suite 2

Hamden, CT 06514 map

(475) 255-2057

20 Chestnut Street

Suite 10

Needham, MA 02492 map

My website

I specialize in Mood Disorders, Transgender and Sleep or Insomnia

$200 Per Session

I see individuals and groups

Change can be terrifying and exhilarating. I will meet you with gentle curiosity and help you create the meaningful change you want.

Let's Connect (475) 255-2057

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Collaborative Change Counseling and Wellness, LLC

375 Mather Street

Suite 2

Hamden, CT 06514 map

(475) 255-2057

20 Chestnut Street

Suite 10

Needham, MA 02492 map

My website

I specialize in Mood Disorders, Transgender and Sleep or Insomnia

$200 Per Session

I see individuals and groups

Change can be terrifying and exhilarating. I will meet you with gentle curiosity and help you create the meaningful change you want.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $200
Couple Sessions $200
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

I offer priorty sliding scale for racial, sexual, or gender minorities.

Jen Johnston

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 255-2057

I offer priorty sliding scale for racial, sexual, or gender minorities.

Jen Johnston

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 255-2057

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 2205 Jen Johnston

Education and Years In Practice

Attended Boston University School of Medicine, Graduated 2008

Additional Credentials

License: MA 7570 / 2010

License: New York 013824-01 / 2023

I am licensed in CT, MA, and NY and have a telemedicine license in Florida and Vermont

Jen Johnston

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 255-2057

I am licensed in CT, MA, and NY and have a telemedicine license in Florida and Vermont

Jen Johnston

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 255-2057

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Mood Disorders
Transgender
Sleep or Insomnia

Expertise

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Bisexual
Coping Skills
Depression
Eating Disorders
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Coaching
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
Suicidal Ideation
Thinking Disorders
Trauma and PTSD

I work extensively with individuals and families navigating gender dysphoria and queer identity. We would work together to help you understand yourself, explore options for living more authentically, and learn practical skills for managing communication, stress, and mood.

Jen Johnston

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 255-2057

Jen Johnston

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 255-2057

5 Endorsements

Johanna Wekar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I have the privilege of knowing and working collaboratively with Jen for many years. Jen is one of the most thoughtful, intelligent and compassionate clinicians I know. She has advanced clinical skills that make her an insightful and creative therapist.

Jennifer R. Wood

Psychologist, PhD

Jen is my go-to clinician when I am looking to send prospective clients to someone who is excellent in helping clients heal and change. I have collaborated with Jen for years, and I find her to be warm, highly intelligent, experienced, and compassionate.

Jéssica Cohen

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-TFCBT, C-DBT

Jen is a thoughtful, experienced, and highly skilled therapist. Her grounded presence and affirming approach make her an excellent support for individuals and families navigating identity, emotions, and life challenges. I highly recommend her.

Emily Guttman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Jen Johnston is intelligent, thoughtful, committed to her clients, and has spent many years providing evidence-based, compassionate psychotherapy (DBT, CBT, ACT) to a wide range of individuals. I often seek out her wisdom for consultation and supervision.

Lara Holmes

Counselor, MA, LCMHC

Jen creates a safe, thoughtful space to explore gender identity without pressure or assumptions. With warmth, curiosity, and deep respect, she helps clients build self-trust, navigate uncertainty, and move toward an authentic life at their own pace.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Maudsley Family-Based Treatment
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Relational

I am primarily a behavioral therapist, meaning that you and I will examine how to create meaningful change in your actions and life. This often means providing practical tools and strategies for managing stressful events, difficult thought patterns, or intense feelings. It also means examining your patterns carefully, and understanding the "why" of your responses, not just "how" to change them.

Jen Johnston

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 255-2057

Jen Johnston

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 255-2057

Location

Primary Location

Collaborative Change Counseling and Wellness, LLC

375 Mather Street

Suite 2

Hamden, CT 06514

(475) 255-2057

Email Me

My website

Additional Location

20 Chestnut Street

Suite 10

Needham, MA 02492

(475) 255-2057

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Jen Johnston

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC

Call for a free consultation now - (475) 255-2057

Jen Johnston

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC

Call for a free consultation now - (475) 255-2057

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