Jenica Rea, LPC, LCPC, LPCMH

Are work, life, or family situations making you feel anxious, depressed or stre? Or is the past refusing to stay in the past? Then look no further! I love getting into all things surface and all things deep with my clients, and do so in a warm, accepting, positive, and non-judgmental space. I deeply enjoy hearing people's stories, and from these stories, I can help you close chapters and create new ones. Hello, my name is Jenica (like Jessica, but with an "n" instead of "ss") and I've been therapist since Sept 1, 2011. I'm licensed in AL, WI, MD, DC, and DE, with my home base in Alabama currently.

I love working with a variety of adults 18+ to geriatric who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, grief, life changes, bipolar disorders, and victims of narcissism. No matter the situation, I believe that we all have the power within ourselves to heal, though we may need help at times to find that power.

In our first session (after intake), I want to start where you want to start! If you're not sure, I will gladly take the lead. Most importantly, I want you to feel as comfortable and safe as possible and know that this is a space with no judgment. I generally like to start with introductions, learning about what brings you in for therapy, and organically getting to know each other. You are also welcome to ask me any questions, too, as transparency is very important to me and most of my clients.

In sessions, I want my clients to feel as though they can tell me anything without judgment. I hope my clients can feel the warmth and positive regard I feel toward my clients. In addition, I hope this comfort and openness with me can help them to accept the challenges that I may present or that naturally arise in the process of change.

Having worked in many different settings with many different clients, I am comfortable with many different people, cultures, and situations. Because of this, I feel I have developed a strong ability to capture the many facets of a client's life and background and tailor that story into an individualized therapy plan. Because I am always learning, just as we are all always learning, I am comfortable asking questions of a client if I don't understand something about them, their culture, their unique situation, or anything else that may arise. I am always willing to learn and grow right alongside my clients.