Jenna Vivaldi

With a compassionate yet direct approach, Jenna Vivaldi, AMFT, guides individuals and couples on a transformative journey towards healing and personal growth. Specializing in trauma, PTSD/CPTSD, ADHD, spirituality/existential issues, grief, chronic illness, and fertility/pregnancy concerns, Jenna creates a safe space for clients to explore their past and develop the tools needed for a more fulfilling future.

Jenna's therapeutic philosophy centers on the belief that everyone has the capacity to heal and foster healthy relationships, both with themselves and others, when committed to the healing process. She employs a diverse range of evidence-based modalities, tailoring her approach to each client's unique needs. Her expertise includes Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and Brainspotting, allowing her to address complex trauma and emotional challenges with precision and care.

Working with children, teens, and adults, Jenna helps clients navigate the intricate landscape of their past experiences to unlock the full spectrum of human joy. For couples, she focuses on developing deeper intimacy, guiding partners towards stronger, more connected relationships. Jenna's approach emphasizes creating enough safety in the nervous system to process unresolved emotions and develop a robust emotional toolkit for long-term integration.

Clients describe Jenna as gentle, safe, and attuned, often noting feeling more hopeful, empowered, and deeply connected to themselves after working with her. Her ability to help clients integrate insights beyond therapy sessions contributes to lasting, positive life changes. Jenna's commitment to her craft is evident in her ongoing professional development, including completion of the IFS Stepping Stones Program and advanced training in EMDR and Brainspotting.

When not in session, Jenna's passion for personal growth and community connection shines through. She enjoys traveling the world, attending healing workshops, and engaging in activities that nurture her own well-being, such as ecstatic dancing, walking, and yoga. This holistic approach to life informs her practice, allowing her to bring a well-rounded, empathetic perspective to her therapeutic work.