Jennifer Joy Phoenix, Adoption
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MHP (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (206) 880-7920
I work with individuals and families as they navigate the lifelong journey of adoption, foster care, attachment-trauma, relinquishment, and DNA surprises, who sense that something important has been missing or misunderstood in their story. They may feel stuck in grief or want to explore identity questions, or relational patterns shaped by early disruptions and liminal loss. I also support adoptive parents through parent coaching focused on attachment, regulation, and attunement. I help create a space where experiences are named and validated so clients can build connection, meaning, and a greater sense of wholeness.
As a member of the adoption constellation, I bring lived experience alongside clinical training in attachment and relational psychotherapy to support grief healing, identity development, reunions, and attachment-related struggles across the lifespan.
If you find yourself stuck and unsure how to navigate the impact of adoption or attachment loss—for yourself or someone you love—you’re not alone. I also offer national consultation and facilitate therapeutic retreats and groups for birth parents and adoptees seeking wholeness.
Call or Email Jennifer Joy Phoenix, Adoption Savvy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (206) 880-7920
Let's Connect (206) 880-7920
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Jennifer Joy Phoenix, Adoption Savvy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MHP
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 880-7920
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / SC60815583 Jennifer Joy Keener
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended Columbia University, MSSW, Graduated 2017
- Certificate from ATTACh Attachment & Trauma-Focused Therapy Certificate / 2019
- Certificate from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology Relationally-Focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapy / 2021
Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Jennifer Joy Keener
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Jennifer Joy Phoenix, Adoption Savvy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MHP
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 880-7920
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Adoption
- Grief
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Emotional Disturbance
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
Jennifer Joy Phoenix, Adoption Savvy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MHP
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (206) 880-7920
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Religion
Christian
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Sandplay
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Jennifer Joy Phoenix, Adoption Savvy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MHP
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 880-7920
Groups
The Seattle Birth Mom Club
Jennifer co-facilitates a monthly group online that is designed to provide support, psychoeducation, and resources for Seattle area birth/first mothers of children who are being (or have been) parented by adoptive parents, addressing issues such as grief and loss, birthfamily relationships/reunions, secrecy and shame, and other adoption-related topics. Birthmothers of all ages with open, semi-open, or closed adoptions are welcome and supported! You are NOT alone in this.
Expertise
Grief
Parenting
Women's Issues
Types of Therapy
Trauma Focused
Age
Adults
Group Meets
Third Wed
Location
Lake City Way Office
10550 Lake City Way
Suite E
Seattle, WA 98125
Email Jennifer Joy Phoenix about this group or call - (206) 880-7920
Location
Nearby Areas
Jennifer Joy Phoenix, Adoption Savvy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MHP
Call for a free consultation now - (206) 880-7920