- Skill building
- Strength focused
- Trauma informed
About Jenna
Jenna Elwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan. She draws on three years of clinical experience to support people coping with anxiety, stress, addiction, relationship strain, trauma and grief. Jenna approaches each person as the expert on their own life and focuses on practical steps toward feeling more stable and capable.
She works in straightforward language and helps clients notice strengths they already have. Sessions are aimed at building coping skills, reducing overwhelm, and addressing patterns that keep problems coming back. Jenna emphasizes small, doable changes that fit into everyday life rather than overwhelming plans that are hard to sustain.
Her background includes work with people facing substance use concerns and difficult family dynamics. She pays attention to attachment and codependency patterns that shape relationships and to how trauma or loss can affect daily functioning. Panic disorder and panic attacks are among the issues Jenna lists as a focus area.
Jenna also supports people dealing with obsessive thoughts, mood shifts, guilt and shame, and stress tied to first responder or veteran experiences. Her approach balances short-term coping with attention to longer-term patterns when needed. She encourages clients to move at a pace that feels manageable.
To begin, Jenna asks people to reflect on goals and what they hope to change. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to help clients build tools they can use after sessions end.
Evidence-based approaches and online options
Jenna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills and coping. One common approach she employs centers on skill building for anxiety and panic - teaching breathing strategies, grounding exercises, and short behavioral steps to reduce distress and regain control during a panic episode. Another approach emphasizes working with patterns in relationships and attachment - identifying unhelpful interaction styles and practicing clearer boundaries and communication to reduce conflict and codependency.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jenna collaborates with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adjusts methods over time based on what helps most, and the client has an active role in deciding the pace and focus of sessions.
The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow a quicker check-in on hard days, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use sessions during a work break or from a quieter spot that helps them concentrate. Ask about how sessions are scheduled and what format will be used when you set up the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jenna address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and grief. Additional focuses include attachment issues, codependency, and panic disorder and panic attacks.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Jenna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in plain language and focuses on practical skills. Sessions emphasize strengths and small steps that can be used between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She has three years of professional experience working with people facing anxiety, substance use concerns, trauma, and grief. That experience informs a pragmatic approach to coping and recovery.
Where is she licensed and working?
She holds a Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor credential, listed as LPC, and practices from Michigan.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States connect with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.