Jennifer Helsel-Battle, MA, LPC
Education
MA, Central Michigan University
Licensure
Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Michigan
Areas of Practice
- Child Counseling
- Adolescent Counseling
- Adult Counseling
- Marital & Couples Counseling
About Jennifer
Jen is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan. She has worked with youth, families, couples, and individuals for 25+ years. Jen has experience with trauma, substance abuse, post traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, family issues, parenting issues, relationship issues, personality disorders, anger management, and mental health issues.
Jen is trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy as well as the Gottman Method for couples. She is also trained in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, which is very effective in dealing with trauma. Jen uses play therapy and experiential therapy when working with children.
Jen has a passion for seeing individuals establish and restore healthy relationships as well as helping people to live their lives to the fullest. She utilizes a variety of approaches in her practice and sessions. Jen is holistic and looks at all aspects of the body, mind, and spirit. She is also eclectic, drawing from years of training and experience. Jen is also a learner and continues to attend trainings to enhance and develop her skills. She offers a safe, comfortable, non-judgemental space where the client can feel welcome.
Jen views her work as very collaborative, as she truly believes that life can get better with work and time. She believes that clients are their own experts and bring a lot to the table already and she wants to walk with them through the process. Jen's goal is to make clients feel safe in therapy, but to not shy away from giving direct feedback and ideas or challenging a thought she believes might be getting in the way of progress.
Jen enjoys working with clients from many cultures, religious backgrounds, and lifestyles. She encourages clients to discuss their beliefs in whatever way they are comfortable. If you feel that Jen would be a good fit, please reach out and schedule.