JENNIFER ANDERSON, MS, LMFTA
(SHE/HER)
LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY ASSOCIATE & SEX THERAPIST
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
I believe in authenticity and meeting you as a fellow human. When you have space to discover and be your authentic self, there is an expansiveness which can sometimes feel like re-planting to a new pot – one with room to grow. It is important to me to honor your vulnerability and work with you on releasing what is holding you back. I often work from a Narrative Therapy lens as well as integrating mindfulness, somatic therapy and practical skill building. And as a Highly Sensitive Person, I understand when the world feels extra chaotic and loud and am passionate about collaborating on ways to reduce anxiety and overwhelm.
We are relational beings and I believe our greatest transformations take place in relationships: friendships, family, chosen family, romantically and more. I also recognize that relationships can be pain points, so I seek to offer space for unpacking and healing. I work with the myriad of relationship constellations and any form of gender and identity expressions is welcome here. I am Gottman Level 1 Certified and pursuing specialized training in sex therapy as I believe our sexuality is part of our wholeness and well-being.
I believe nourishing your spirit is a part of wholeness. The spirit part of us can be expressed in a variety of ways. Some feel more spiritual, others find deep meaning in faith traditions and religious institutions, some find it harder to connect to that piece of them.
How do you tend the spirit? Especially when it feels that the spirit has been hurt and harmed at the hands of faith traditions and religious institutions that once felt certain and safe? Shame, guilt, confusion, disappointment, anger – these, and more, can show up when your spirit is wounded. I strive to witness and walk with you to help untangle any confusion, set boundaries, and release shame especially when connected to sexuality and sexual desires. This will look as nuanced and unique as you and your story. I honor this as sacred work that is always led by you, your beliefs, and where you hope to go.
I hold a Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific University, am a Highly Sensitive Person, and believe in the beauty of gray areas and fluidity.