Jennifer 'Jenna' Nevins, LMHC
Collaborative therapist for midlife and life changes
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- Person-centered approach
- Practical skill building
- Trauma-informed care
About Jennifer
Jennifer "Jenna" Nevins is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing midlife transitions, stress, anxiety, grief, and changes in identity. She aims to build a trusting, down-to-earth relationship so clients feel seen and heard. Jenna focuses on helping people make sense of symptoms and find practical ways forward.
Her style is warm and collaborative. She combines person-centered care with reality/choice ideas to help people reconnect with a sense of agency. Sessions often include talk therapy alongside skills from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to manage emotions and behavior.
Jenna also uses trauma-informed methods and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing to address painful memories when that fits a person's goals. She describes therapy as a joint process - deciding together which tools to try and when to reroute if something isn't helping. That makes the work flexible and tailored to each person.
She has five years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, parenting stress, bereavement, chronic illness, and attachment-related issues. Jenna draws on that experience to help people notice patterns and practice small changes that add up over time.
Jenna practices in Iowa as an IA LMHC. Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients are encouraged to use the site's Start Therapy process to match and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Her style is warm and collaborative. She combines person-centered care with reality/choice ideas to help people reconnect with a sense of agency. Sessions often include talk therapy alongside skills from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to manage emotions and behavior.
Jenna also uses trauma-informed methods and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing to address painful memories when that fits a person's goals. She describes therapy as a joint process - deciding together which tools to try and when to reroute if something isn't helping. That makes the work flexible and tailored to each person.
She has five years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, parenting stress, bereavement, chronic illness, and attachment-related issues. Jenna draws on that experience to help people notice patterns and practice small changes that add up over time.
Jenna practices in Iowa as an IA LMHC. Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients are encouraged to use the site's Start Therapy process to match and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism 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 counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic 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
Credentials
Iowa
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches for online work and finding the right fit
Attachment-based work focuses on relationships and emotional safety. It helps people understand how past bonds shape current reactions and often supports healing around abandonment, caregiving stress, and attachment issues.Client-centered therapy centers the person's own experience and goals. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps people clarify values and make choices that feel right for them.
Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers practical strategies to manage worry, low mood, and unhelpful patterns that can show up during midlife transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jenna works collaboratively to identify which methods best match a person's needs and goals, and she adjusts the plan when something isn't working.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking so you know what options are available. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it convenient for juggling caregiving, work, or health concerns while still accessing a consistent therapeutic relationship.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Jenna supports people with midlife challenges, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, ADHD, relationship and parenting concerns, and identity issues such as LGBT concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, combining understanding with practical tools so clients can try skills and reflect on what helps.
What kind of clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with trauma, grief, postpartum mood concerns, ADHD, autism, chronic illness, and related challenges.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
She holds the credential IA LMHC and practices in Iowa.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.