Jennifer Checkis, LCSW

Professional Experience

With over 20 years of experience, I offer a "whole person" approach to caring for my clients, exploring individual experiences, the systems that impact them, and supporting physical, healthy lifestyles. I have experience working with historical trauma and community barriers (such as poverty, isolation, lack of support systems, etc.). I greatly enjoy partnering with individuals ages 10 and above, couples and families.

Treatment Focus

Professional Experience

I strive to provide a caring and non-judgmental experience for you to heal, learn, and grow. It is my greatest honor to share life and explore resources for healing through difficult times. I use a variety of treatment modalities that are evidenced based and will be sensitive to your needs. These include:

EMDR

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Internal Family Systems

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Therapy

Parent Effectiveness Training

Collaborative Problem Solving

Skill Building

and more!

Sessions are currently offered virtually.

What to Expect

Professional Experience

What to Expect

I am one contributor to the goals that you will set for improved physical and emotional health, as well as developing a more robust and fulfilling life. In discussing difficult issues, I believe it's important to balance conversation with mild and gentle humor, yet also knowing when to "get serious" with a trauma informed approach.

About Jennifer

I developed the intention to become a therapist at the age of 14, when I realized that many people are raised to silence their "voice". For the past 25 years, I have provided a safe and non-judgmental place for my clients to be heard and validated. Through the course of my career, I have developed an understanding for the impact of personal, generational and cultural trauma on vulnerable populations. As I assist individuals and families to process these traumas, I seek to empower them for an effective purpose in changing the world for future generations.

Through my work with those impacted from community tragedies, I have seen people come together for mutual support, healing and "rising up from the ashes". This is my hope. I believe that we can call out the best in humanity to connect with each other on a meaningful level.

On the personal side, I live with my two wonderful adult children who are my everyday favorite people. We enjoy gardening, trips to the beach or hiking waterfalls. We have a menagerie of two dogs and a cat who often thinks she is a dog. We ensure that our home is filled with love, laughter, respect and unconditional acceptance