Sexual Abuse Therapists in Ann Arbor, MI

After having many different jobs ranging from landscaping to an executive clinical director, Jenn has found that all of her many experiences have landed her exactly where she wants and needs to be. Jenn has found her greatest passion to be in helping others succeed (especially after trauma). Her favorite intervention is EMDR. She is a presenter, teacher, coach, advocate and therapist on issues surrounding sexual/domestic violence, LGBT challenges, impacts of trauma, mindfulness and growth . Jenn invests in her clients as their success is her success. She values her time with her family and the many adventures they take.

Healing begins when we talk about the pain - I believe one of the largest obstacles to feeling better is asking for help. I also believe that each of us is resilient and has an inner strength that enables us to soldier on while we work through our pain. My goal as your therapist will be to support you and give you the tools you need, while guiding you through the process of healing and resolution so that you may find inner peace and renewed energy.

I've been practicing privately for over 30 years in the Ann Arbor area. I enjoy working with individuals and couples. I also run groups for adult males sexually abused as children. I am well known for my work in all areas of addiction, and for the treatment of victims of sexual assault .

My focus is helping individuals create a culture of emotional awareness that leads to healing, joy, and empowerment. I am passionate about working with children, teens, and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, Self-Esteem, PTSD, Grief and Loss, LGBTQ-related issues, Sexual Assault , Anger Management, Life Stressors, and Work/Life balance. and executive functioning challenges such as ASD or ADHD.

Do you want to share your thoughts and feelings with others but are worried they won’t understand? Do you feel a weight on your shoulders? You may be experiencing feelings of stress, worry, guilt/shame, low self-confidence, or anger. You don't have to go through that alone, let's tackle these feelings together. I work with clients impacted by anxiety, depression, sexual assault , unhealthy relationships, trauma, and life transitions. There may be a wide range of emotions you may be experiencing, and that's okay! I'd love to explore and make sense of those difficult thoughts and feelings and empower you to build better coping skills.

You might feel anxious, or depressed. You want to change but you feel stuck, unable to move forward. You might be unhappy with aspects of yourself, or your relationships, but you do not know what to change, how to change. You might suffer because of trauma, or for a loss that feels too hard to bear. Talking to a therapist can help. If you decide to meet with me, my first goal will be to connect with you, and help you feel understood. Working from this connection, I will try to help you understand more of yourself, and know how to change using the therapeutic techniques most appropriate for your characteristics and needs.

Reaching out and seeking support for yourself can be extremely vulnerable and taxing, especially when you've already been trying to manage overwhelming emotions and the issues of every day life. Even if we do not end up working together, I am glad that you are out here exploring what kind of help is available for you. Shopping for therapists can be tricky. Wherever you are in your journey, my goal is to meet you there and help you discover safe and inviting possibilities towards your goals.

It's hard being a person. We all struggle to some extent in fundamental areas of human life-- relationships, identity, work, destructive behaviors, the meaning of life itself. Satisfying marriage/committed relationships are a specific challenge faced by many. I work in both individual and couples therapy. There are many ways to approach human problems, including: how family of origin influences personality; one's relationship to one's thoughts and feelings; self-defeating beliefs, both conscious and unconscious; self-defeating behavior. I value thoughtfulness and compassion, working together, and recognizing your goals and ideas.

I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, families couples, and groups. My educational background includes a Ph.D. in Family Studies, a MA in Counseling, and a BA in Family Life Education. I worked in family preservation for over 10 years, I am certified in treating sexual addictions, sexual abuse recovery, and facilitating life skills. I am experienced in offering support for grief, change of life, and parenting. I am also educated and experienced in crisis intervention including but not limited to mental health emergencies, domestic violence, and sexual assault .

Relationships are central to my work, whether it be the relationship between a child or adult and myself, or the complex web of relationships within a family. My training and experience in Infant Mental Health--a type of therapy focusing on the attachment relationship between a primary caregiver and and an infant or young child--permeates all aspects of my work. I believe that therapy cannot separate an individual from the context of his or her relationships, past or present. I am creative and flexible in my approach to working with the children, teens, adults and families that I serve.

I have over 30 years of out-patient mental health experience working with several distinct issues: depression, anxiety, grief and loss, as well as adults in transition (divorce, childbirth, job loss), and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse . I also do Couples Counseling (Gottman Method). Evening appointments are usually available. Wait time for any appointment is not usually longer than a week.

In this day and age, it may be difficult to feel seen, heard, validated and appreciated. You may feel like there is no one around to discuss your thoughts and feelings with, or that doing so may burden them. We try to go it alone, but sometimes it just takes a bit of support and a listening ear to process stress and to release it. If you are going through marital or relationship stress, family or friend difficulties, you are struggling with grief, low self-esteem, or are experiencing trauma, such as, sexual assault or domestic violence, you are safe here.

Cross Roads Professional Counseling, LLC (CRPC) is a private practice that provides mental health counseling to adult clients. Support, expertise, and encouragement are provided through a warm therapeutic environment.

Our group of therapists are available to see children, teens, adults, couples, and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, divorcé reactions, stress, parenting concerns, co-parenting, panic attacks, school issues, relationship issues, family communication, conflict management, parent/teen conflict, LGBTQ+ Affirming, and anger management. We also have experience working with addiction, survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors and the family who support them.

If you are reading this, you are already experiencing that life is dragging you down and seeking help to discover new directions. I am passionate about my work and clients and providing them with a safe environment to work towards new beginnings, new life experiences, and new relationships and seek healing through life-changing therapy. If you choose to reach out, my goal is to help you learn and apply new skills to help you cope with trauma (past and present) and support you with daily stress.