Jennifer Pena, LMHC

Jennifer Pena is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with five years of clinical experience supporting adolescents and adults. As an LMHC she holds professional training to assess and treat a range of emotional and behavioral concerns. Her work focuses on high-risk clients as well as teens ages 13 to 18 and adults coping with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, self-harm, anger, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.

Jennifer draws on a mix of evidence-informed approaches including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor treatment to each person. She also incorporates creative and activity-based techniques such as art, music, play, worksheets, and guided conversation so clients can express themselves both cognitively and creatively while building skills and insight.

Her practice emphasizes building rapport through collaborative exercises and practical tools, helping clients develop coping strategies, improve interpersonal functioning, and work toward meaningful goals. Jennifer provides therapy in English and has experience working within inpatient and outpatient settings as well as in schools.