Jenny Whipple
From the time we are small we are taught how to math, how to science, and how to follow the rules, but we are not taught how to human. Counseling is where you can learn to human in a mindful and meaningful way.
Individual Therapy
It might seem impossible but, you can learn to love yourself. Jenny provides a rich environment for learning and exploration of what is important to you so you can refocus your life and move forward with intention. Through counseling, you can learn how to let your feelings be your teachers and cooperate with your mind and body. With guidance, you can learn to use your strengths as you manage your unique challenges. Jenny is not afraid of the dark and the difficult because she has lived there herself. Let her sit beside you in the dark parts of your life and partner with you to find your way toward your light.
Couples Therapy
Relationships are hard. The good news is, if you are coming to therapy, you are ready to invest in learning new ways to work together and allow your complementary characteristics to help you build a stronger relationship. Sessions will focus on principles of Gottman Couples Therapy to help you practice the skills you need to create positive interactions, strengthen your emotional connection, and develop gratitude for one another.
Children, Adolescents, and Families
Jenny sees clients starting at 3 years old and adolescents from 11-18 years old. Parent participation is required for clients 10 years old and younger. Jenny utilizes CBT, art and play therapy interventions to engage children in learning how their brains work, how to understand and communicate about problems and feelings, and how to learn regulation skills. She also works with older children and adolescents to learn to love and trust themselves, to improve communication, increase problem solving skills, to develop healthy relationships, and how to live to honor what is most important to them.
The world is changing fast and being a teen today is wrought with social and emotional challenges. Therapy can teach how to filter out the noise and live with more intention while managing many mental health obstacles such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and self-esteem issues.
Additionally, Jenny has specialized training and experience working with families and individuals affected by developmental disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She can help increase social understanding, perspective taking, and anxiety management, and reduce challenging behaviors by learning emotional regulation. She can also provide the specialized support needed by parents and siblings of people with special needs. There is no such thing as a “nice normal family.” Whatever your family looks like, therapy can encourage a safe and respectful family culture of love, kindness, and cooperation.
Background and Experience
With more than three decades in the fields of special education, parenting education, and mental health, Jenny works with individuals, couples, and families to identify their specific needs and provide education to support progress toward their personal goals. As a wife of 31 years, a mother of four children and a grandmother of six, she possesses a wealth of personal experience to bring to our work and she values the family as a unit of strength, support, and love. Jenny earned a Bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University Idaho in Marriage and Family and a Master’s degree from Grand Canyon University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Therapeutic Approach
Jenny uses principles of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Trauma Informed Care. She believes everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect and seek understanding of each client’s social and cultural context to ensure individualized and sensitive care.
Additional Areas of Experience:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Self-compassion and resilience
- Discovering your purpose
- Depression
- Parenting at all stages
- Anxiety and intrusive thoughts
- Overcoming shame
Insurance and Scheduling
Jenny accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna insurance. She does not accept AHCCCS (Mercy Care), ACA (Marketplace), Healthchoice, Medicare, Medicaid, or EAPs For clients without insurance, Jenny’s rate is $140 for a 50 minute session.
She offers both in person and telehealth appointments.
To schedule an appointment with Jenny, click the schedule now button, call her at (602) 834-4458 or email her at Jennywhipplecounseling@gmail.com