Jen Vallieres Liscensed Professional Counselor, MS.Ed

I have extensive experience helping clients manage and overcome various forms of anxiety. My approach combines evidence-based techniques with personalized strategies to address anxiety's physical, emotional, and cognitive symptoms. I work with clients to identify anxiety triggers, develop coping mechanisms, and build resilience.

I guide clients through career transitions and college decisions, aligning strengths with suitable paths. My approach combines self-exploration, job search strategies, and decision-making tools. I assist with college selection, applications, and transitions. Whether you're a student planning for college, a graduate entering the workforce, or considering a career change, I help clarify goals and navigate these crucial choices.

As a parent myself, I understand the joys and challenges of raising children. I offer practical strategies to navigate parenting hurdles, improve family communication, and foster healthy relationships. My approach blends evidence-based techniques with real-world experience to address issues like discipline, co-parenting, and child development. Together, we'll work on creating a nurturing environment that supports your family's unique needs and values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based approach that helps clients identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. CBT empowers individuals to develop balanced perspectives and healthier coping strategies by examining the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. I guide clients through practical exercises to challenge distorted thinking, manage stress, and improve well-being, focusing on measurable progress toward personal goals.

Narrative Therapy views people as the experts in their own lives and problems as separate from individuals. As a narrative therapist, I collaborate with clients to externalize their issues, identify preferred narratives, and discover untapped strengths and solutions. Clients can create new meanings and possibilities by reauthoring life stories and challenging dominant cultural narratives.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a goal-directed approach that emphasizes present strengths and future solutions rather than past problems. As an SFBT practitioner, I help clients envision their preferred future and identify existing resources to achieve it. Through powerful questioning techniques like the miracle question and scaling, we co-construct achievable goals and small, actionable steps. This time-efficient method builds on clients' successes, fostering hope and self-efficacy.