LMHC

Jennifer 'Jenna' Nevins, LMHC

Experience5 years
LocationIowa
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy

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About Jennifer

Jennifer 'Jenna' Nevins is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Iowa who supports people managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and family challenges, parenting struggles, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Background and approach

With five years of clinical experience, she focuses on helping clients make sense of symptoms and patterns rather than only masking them, aiming to restore a sense of agency and self-worth. Her practice emphasizes a trusting, person-centered relationship as the starting point for change.

Jenna blends practical tools and exploratory work, drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and attachment-based ideas to tailor interventions to each person's needs. She values curiosity, collaboration, and rerouting when progress requires new approaches.

Jenna seeks to create a space where clients can breathe and be seen without judgment, balancing emotional understanding with actionable steps. Her stated aim is to walk alongside clients as they find workable strategies and deeper understanding of where struggles come from, helping them move forward at a pace that fits their life and goals.

How Jenna’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Attachment-based ideas focus on how early relationships shape current patterns; online sessions using this perspective help clients explore connection, trust, and relational wounds to build healthier ways of relating. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers structured strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which can be practiced and reinforced between remote sessions. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that works with distressing memories and sensations through guided processing, and elements of it can be integrated into online work when appropriate.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jenna aims to collaborate with clients to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines practical skill-building with exploratory work and will adjust methods as progress unfolds so the plan reflects each person's priorities and pace.

Online formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - allow for flexibility in scheduling and the chance to continue work from different settings. These options can make it easier to maintain consistency, try new skills in daily life, and access support without added travel time, helping clients integrate therapy into their routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jenna commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, LGBT issues, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other areas.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centered and collaborative, emphasizing a trusting therapeutic relationship while combining emotional exploration with practical strategies.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Jenna has five years of experience working with a variety of mental health concerns and using several evidence-based methods.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is licensed as an LMHC with credential IA LMHC 099339 and is located in Iowa.

Which languages are used and can she see international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for online work?

Jenna offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issues Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Iowa

Languages

English