Get unstuck and become who you want to be.
About Jennifer Poole, MS, LMFT
Jennifer Poole, MS, LMFT is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist, specializing in parent-child relationships and adolescents who experience emotional and behavioral problems. She has practiced therapy for 13 years, and is the founder and owner of Good Therapy Happens. When conducting therapy, Jennifer focuses on managing family crisis, and emotional and behavior issues that are prevalent in today’s adolescents. Her philosophy is healthy families work together to build relations, which will improve their family dynamic, and ultimately help them to reach common goals together. Jennifer earned her graduate degree from Loma Linda University, School of Behavioral Health, in Loma Linda, CA. She currently works at Loma Linda Behavioral Health Institute as an Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Therapist, with adolescents and their parents who have experienced depression, anxiety, self-harm, grief, loss, abandonment, bullying, low-self-esteem, suicidal ideation, etc.
My approach to therapy:
Good therapy is ….
My Treatment Approach (Example)
Bowen’s Family System’s Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
I Work With (but not limited to):
Adjusting to Life Change
Adolescent Issues
Anger
Anxiety
Body Image
Communication Problems
Depression
Family and Couple Conflict
Low Motivation
Low Self-Esteem
Ineffective or Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms
Who I Work For:
Individuals, Couples and Families
Gender: All
Sexual Orientation: All
Ethnicity: All
Religious Orientation: All
Ages: Children, Teens, Adults
Fun Facts About Me
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Randoms Fun Facts
Baking has always been a passion of mine. During the pandemic I wanted a challenge, so I taught myself how to bake macrons (French Sandwich Cookie). I enjoy watching baking shows, collecting recipes, and experimenting with new flavor combinations. The best part is that I get to share my new skill with my family and friends too. No doubt about it, sharing is caring when it comes to baking.
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Personal Core Values
I practice what I preach and self-care is a must. In today’s stressful and fast-paced world, I prioritize leading a balanced lifestyle where both work and relaxation are priorities. I have been to the ugly place of burnout where not taking breaks and ignoring my own mental health left me struggling. Today, I make sure that I focus on my own emotional, spiritual, physical wellbeing too.
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Favorite Thing About Therapy
I count myself as a lucky because very few people can say that they love their job and mean it. Nothing makes me happier than seeing people transform and become who they want to be. During therapy sessions I help others build vital self-awareness where one can identify personal strengths, develop self-acceptance, and feel empowered to make necessary changes to let go of ineffective patterns that keep people in pain, stagnated and unfulfilled in life.
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What To Expect From Me
A good therapist is an experienced professional, that shows sensitivity, believes that transformation is possible, and will walk with you during your journey. You can expect a therapist who believes in living a balanced lifestyle, practices self-care and takes my own advice that I offer my clients. My clients can expect to build skills & self awareness, receive kindness and a non-judgmental approach.