Jennifer Newbloom (she/her/hers)

I have a background in individual and family therapy with adults, adolescents, and children. I received my master's degree in mental health counseling from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology and my bachelor's degree in psychology from Oregon State University. Modern neuroscience teaches us that emotional harm actually re-wires our brains, and that a safe and caring relationship is the vehicle to its repair. This is why I focus my efforts on creating a trusting relationship with my clients, centered around honesty, deep curiosity and listening with compassion and understanding. I believe that a therapy relationship is both a source of information and an avenue for change creation. The relationship that we develop will be unique and will become a place for you to try on new ways of relating to others and have new relational experiences.

I believe that our emotions are just as valid a source of information as our intellect. That is why I explore what my clients' emotional experience is saying rather than trying to dampen or change them. For much of my early life I suffered from depression and in therapy I learned this was because I was suppressing my emotions because I was never taught to value them. Once I started valuing and listening to my own emotions my depression started to lift. I want to help you find that same relief and freedom too! I know for some getting to know their therapist a bit more personally is really important for building trust, so I welcome any questions you may have about me.