Jenny Larson, MA, LPC, LMHC
EMDR Certified
Therapist and Owner
she/her pronouns
My Approach and Philosophy
It can feel really daunting and scary to reach out for therapy. Asking for help can put us in a vulnerable place, which can be challenging. I recognize this and work to build a therapeutic relationship that feels safe and trusting. I focus on meeting my clients where they are and consider their unique life experiences, skills, and needs when working with them.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, relational, pragmatic, and non-judgmental. I’ll support you while also encouraging you to do the work you’re capable of doing. If it feels like there’s a lot of work to do, you’ll never get to the end of it, and it feels overwhelming and scary to stir things up, we’ll go slowly and at a pace that feels comfortable for you. You deserve to feel better and you’re worth it.
I work using these approaches/modalities:
Interpersonal Neurobiology
EMDR
Parts Work (Internal Family Systems)
Talk Therapy (Cognitive Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
Somatic
Feminist/Anti-Oppressive
Attachment-focused
Trauma-Informed
Narrative
Creative Expression, such as Art or Sandtray
My Education and Training
I hold a Master’s degree in Applied Psychological Science from Pacific University. My coursework and training covered a variety of areas, including trauma, PTSD, anxiety/depression, grief/loss, life transitions, and relationship concerns. My training and learning continues well after grad school. I am EMDR Certified by EMDRIA, the EMDR International Association.
My clinical training began at William Temple House, where I served as a Counseling Intern from August 2018 until July 2019 and a Volunteer Counselor through September 2020.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of OR and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of WA.
About Me
After spending 17 years as a Human Resources Director, I realized that I cared more about helping the people I worked with than writing manuals and administering paperwork. I’ve benefitted from my own therapy over the years and know how much healing can happen within the therapeutic relationship. I’ve developed a fascination with the brain that continues to this day and I enjoy helping my clients understand how their brains are playing a part in their experiences.
I am an LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC ally. Because I am a white, cisgender woman, I actively make an effort to continue my development as an anti-oppressive therapist through listening to folks’ experiences and seeking out continuing education. I welcome the opportunity to work with people of all identities, and I welcome conversations about how my clients’ identities impact their lives and their work in therapy.
When I’m not working, I love hiking, baking, and knitting. Music is a really important part of my life and I love discovering new music and also diving into old favorites. While I do self-identify as a cat person, I also have a fondness for dogs and many other animals. I think animals have their own special kind of therapeutic (super)powers.