ABOUT ME

Jennifer Vonschondorf, MA, LMHC, CIMHP, RYT-200

WA Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Jennifer earned her MA in Counseling Psychology from Bastyr University an integrative program that utilizes a holistic approach to health and well-being. Jen utilizes a holistic and integrative perspective with a focus on client-centered therapy. This entails working from a wide array of techniques to focus on each individual’s needs and wants. Jen incorporates a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities tailored to meet her client’s needs. Some healing modalities that Jen gravitates towards are yoga and mindfulness techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Applied Relaxation techniques, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO-DBT). Jen also loves to include body movement, nature and art in her practices as well. Jen has experience working in an inpatient and outpatient setting with individuals, couples, families, and groups.

Jen’s specialties include but are not limited to:

  • Anxiety

  • Chronic Illness

  • Depression

  • Eating disorders and issues related to eating/feeding

  • Trauma, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

  • Emotional Regulation & Distress Tolerance

  • Life Stressors (finding purpose/meaning, career/future planning, navigating changes or adjustments)

  • Relationships/Relational Challenges

  • Health & Wellness

    • Nutrition

  • Crisis Intervention 

Jen is committed to helping her clients achieve their treatment goals and improving their overall mental health and emotional wellness. She enjoys helping her clients become empowered and providing support and guidance. Ultimately, helping clients learn how to navigate through the challenges in life. Together, she will work with clients to leave behind the struggles they face today and equip them with the tools to move onward to a future of happiness and success.

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📸 Moments captured by Jen. Her most recent adventures. ⤴️

Jen’s interest in working with people began when she was a young adolescent. She grew up in the Midwest and was constantly surrounded by people, whether it be for volunteer work or spending time with family. After graduating high school, Jen moved to South Carolina and received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. While attending school, Jen’s curiosity and passion for health and wellness expanded. Jen then became certified as a Yoga Instructor, where she also took workshops on holistic health and natural medicines. It was around this time that Jen had started to experience chronic health issues and realized the importance of figuring out the root cause and healing the whole person; rather than working to alleviate symptoms. She decided to move to the Pacific Northwest to further pursue all of her health interests, and attended Bastyr University where she was able to get her Master’s in Counseling Psychology and dive deeper into holistic health and medicine making. While there, her love for whole-person health grew, and it shows in the way Jen practices counseling.

When Jen’s not in the office, she enjoys being outside in nature, adventuring with her partner and friends, trying out new restaurants, going to as many farmer’s markets as possible, practicing yoga, and exploring the PNW.

“fika is a Swedish tradition where people take time out of their day to pause and connect with themselves or others. As a therapist, I feel this is important and would love to share this tradition in our sessions." - Jen

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