Jennifer Rickard, LMFT

Welcome to my website! I am Jennifer Rickard, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 17 years of experience in providing mental health services to individuals, couples, and families. My passion is to empower individuals and relationships to access their own inner wisdom and resources to overcome life's challenges and achieve their goals. I believe that finding the right therapist is about the "goodness of fit" - whether my therapeutic style and personality are a match for yours.

About My Practice

As a therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families to overcome a wide range of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, stress, and relationship issues. I take a holistic approach to therapy, incorporating body, mind, and spirit to address the complex interplay of factors that affect our well-being. My approach is based on the understanding that our experiences, behaviors, and emotions are all interconnected. I believe that by understanding and addressing these connections, we can create lasting change and growth.

Services

I offer a range of services, including:

• Individual Therapy: designed to help individuals gain insight, develop coping skills, and work through personal and emotional challenges.
• Couples Therapy: designed to help partners communicate effectively, navigate conflicts, and strengthen their relationship.
• Family Therapy: designed to help families communicate more effectively, address conflicts, and develop healthy communication patterns.
• Child and Adolescent Therapy: designed to help children and adolescents develop emotional regulation skills, build self-esteem, and manage challenges.
• LGBTQ+ and Gender Affirming Therapy: designed to provide a safe and supportive space for individuals to explore their gender identity and expression, and work through related challenges.
• Clinical Supervision: designed to provide mentorship and guidance to clinicians and therapists-in-training.
• Consultation and Training: designed to provide consultation and training to clinicians, service providers, schools, and organizations to enhance their competency in LGBTQ+ and Trans-affirming services.

Areas of Specialty

Some areas where I have additional training and expertise include:

• Therapy for Trauma and PTSD: designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences.
• EMDR Therapy: designed to help individuals reprocess and integrate traumatic memories and reduce the impact of trauma.
• Anxiety and Stress Management: designed to help individuals develop coping skills and strategies to manage anxiety and stress.
• Mindfulness Practices: designed to help individuals cultivate mindfulness, self-awareness, and self-regulation skills.
• LGBTQ+ and Gender Affirming Therapy: designed to provide a safe and supportive space for individuals to explore their gender identity and expression, and work through related challenges.

Why Choose Me?

As a therapist, I believe that finding the right therapist is about compatibility and finding someone who is a good fit. Here are some reasons to choose me:

• Personalized Approach: I take the time to understand each individual's unique needs and goals.
• Holistic Approach: I address the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit in our well-being.
• Expertise: I have over 17 years of experience in providing mental health services to individuals, couples, and families.
• Continuing Education: I stay up-to-date on the latest research and best practices in the field of mental health.

Conclusion

Thank you for considering me as your therapist. I am committed to creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for individuals, couples, and families to explore their challenges and work towards their goals. I am passionate about empowering individuals and relationships to access their own inner wisdom and resources to overcome life's challenges and achieve their goals.