About Jenna
Jenna Elwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and grief. Jenna emphasizes each person's strengths and respects that clients know their own stories best.
Her approach centers on supporting people as they take the first steps toward change. She aims to create a space where clients feel listened to and encouraged to build on what already works in their lives. Jenna offers practical guidance and steady support while clients practice new ways of coping.
Over her three years of practice she has worked with issues connected to attachment, codependency, family of origin concerns, and substance use. She also has experience assisting people facing panic, mood challenges, obsessive thoughts, and the effects of trauma and loss. Her background includes work with first responders and veterans as well as people dealing with domestic violence and disaster-related stress.
Jenna believes therapy is a collaborative process. She helps clients set goals, try new skills, and reflect on progress between sessions. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, focused on real-life changes rather than jargon.
People who reach out can expect a practical emphasis on coping skills, safety, and steady encouragement to move toward a more manageable and satisfying life.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Many therapists use evidence-based techniques that teach concrete skills and change unhelpful patterns. Skill-focused approaches often include learning new coping tools for anxiety and stress, and practicing them in everyday situations. Trauma-informed approaches focus on safety, pacing, and grounding strategies to reduce overwhelm after difficult events. These approaches are useful for issues like panic, trauma reactions, addictive behaviors, and grief.Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust the plan as progress is made. This collaborative process helps match techniques to what actually helps in day-to-day life.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and let people meet from locations that work with their routines. Some formats may be better for shorter check-ins while others suit longer skill-building work, so discussing format options helps shape practical plans that fit each client's life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jenna commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and grief.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is straightforward and supportive, focusing on clients' strengths and practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Michigan and provides services from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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