- Relationship-focused
- Practical skills
- Trauma-informed
About Jennifer
Jennifer "Jenna" Nevins is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Iowa who focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, self-esteem, and related concerns. She centres the relationship in therapy and aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can begin to feel understood and breathe a little easier. Jenna describes therapy as a shared journey where practical changes and emotional understanding matter equally.
She helps people make sense of symptoms rather than only manage them. That can mean looking at how past attachment experiences shape current reactions. It can also mean learning concrete skills to handle overwhelming feelings or daily stress. Jenna draws on client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral tools to balance insight with action.
When trauma is part of the story, she uses trauma-focused methods and EMDR as one of several tools to address painful memories and their effects. She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when needed. Throughout, the aim is steady progress, not quick fixes.
Jenna has five years of clinical experience and brings attention to issues such as ADHD, caregiving stress, chronic illness, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment struggles, and caregiver fatigue. Her style is collaborative and straightforward - she helps people identify small, doable steps and checks in about what feels most useful.
People who prefer a mix of talk therapy and targeted skills work tend to find her approach practical. She invites clients to name goals, test new behaviors, and reflect on what changes are actually helping in daily life.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early connections shape current relationships. In practice this means looking at patterns of trust, closeness, and separation and gently testing new ways of relating in day-to-day life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and practices small experiments to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that aims to reduce the emotional charge of traumatic memories and can be offered alongside other approaches when trauma is central.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and responses to different methods and will adjust what’s used over time. That collaborative process helps ensure techniques fit the person, not the other way around.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into the week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when time is tight. Online work can support both talk-based therapy and skills coaching, and when trauma-focused methods are used the therapist will explain what to expect and how sessions will proceed.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jenna commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends person-centered listening with practical tools. Sessions balance emotional understanding with skill-building for everyday problems.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Jenna holds an IA LMHC credential and has five years of experience working with trauma, grief, ADHD, disability, and related issues.
Where does this therapist practice?
She is located in Iowa and lists that state as her practice location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before scheduling.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with Jenna?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.