Jennifer has spent over 15 years helping children, teens, and families navigate the emotional challenges that come with growing up. As both a parent and a seasoned mental health professional, she understands how difficult it can be when a child is struggling with anxiety, OCD, or eating-related issues—and how important it is for parents to feel supported and empowered along the way.
Her professional experience includes work as a School Counselor, a High School Pupil Personnel Worker, and now as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Education and specializes in treating anxiety, OCD, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (such as skin picking and hair pulling), and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).
Jennifer has received training in several evidence-based treatment models, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ExRP), Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), and Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for ARFID. This broad foundation allows her to tailor her approach to meet the unique needs of each child and family she works with.
In addition to working directly with children and adolescents, Jennifer offers parent-focused sessions that do not require the child to be present in the therapy room. Using the SPACE model, she helps parents support their children through anxiety, OCD, and ARFID-related challenges—especially when a child is hesitant about therapy or when parents want to play a more active role. She also works closely with parents using FBT to help children overcome restrictive eating and develop a healthier relationship with food.
Jennifer’s approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that meaningful progress is possible when families feel understood, supported, and equipped with the right tools.
At KidWise Counseling, our mission is to empower children and teens to reach their fullest potential by fostering emotional wellness, resilience, and self-confidence. Through compassionate and evidence-based therapy, we help young minds navigate life’s challenges with strength and insight.
We also believe that parents play a crucial role in their child’s growth. That’s why we provide thoughtful guidance and support, equipping parents with the tools and understanding they need to nurture their child’s well-being.
Our goal is to create a supportive partnership where children thrive and parents feel confident in guiding them. By fostering growth, understanding, and emotional strength, we help families build a brighter, healthier future together.
ERP stands for Exposure and Response Prevention. It’s a highly effective type of therapy for children and teens who struggle with anxiety or OCD. Here’s how it works—gently and safely:
Exposure means helping your child face the things that make them anxious or uncomfortable, step by step. Response Prevention means helping them resist the urge to do the things they normally do to feel better (like repetitive behaviors or seeking lots of reassurance).
By doing this together with a trained therapist, your child learns that they can handle their anxiety without needing those old habits. Over time, their anxiety gets smaller, and their confidence grows bigger. ERP is all about empowering your child—helping them feel brave, supported, and in control of their thoughts and actions. If your child is struggling with big worries or repetitive thoughts and behaviors, ERP could be a game-changer.
SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) is a therapy approach designed specifically to help parents support children and teens who are struggling with anxiety or OCD.
What makes SPACE different? Your child doesn’t need to be in the therapy room—you do. That’s because SPACE focuses on changing the family dynamics around anxiety, especially the well-meaning ways parents try to help that may accidentally make anxiety stronger.
SPACE was developed by Dr. Eli Lebowitz at the Yale Child Study Center and has been tested and found to be efficacious in randomized controlled clinical trials. SPACEtreatment.net
Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for ARFID is a therapy approach that empowers parents to take an active role in helping their child overcome extremely limited eating or food-related fears.
ARFID is different from other eating disorders—it’s not about body image or weight. Instead, kids and teens with ARFID may avoid eating due to: Fear of choking, vomiting, or illness, sensory sensitivities (taste, texture, smell), or lack of interest in food or eating altogether. FBT helps families gently reintroduce eating in a safe, supported way—at home, where mealtimes and emotions happen.
Teleo Space Virtual Therapy makes it easier for your child to get the support they need, right from home. The secure online platform allows children to attend sessions in a familiar, comfortable environment, helping them feel more at ease and engaged. Unlike traditional in-person settings that can be limited by available resources, Teleo offers unlimited access to digital counseling tools, games, and interactive activities tailored to your child’s needs. Plus, virtual sessions save you time and offer flexible scheduling around school and family life—making expert care more accessible than ever.
A pilot randomized controlled trial conducted at Stanford University examined the engagement and clinical impact of Teleo Space in clinical settings. The study involved children aged 5 to 14 undergoing psychotherapy and compared engagement levels between Teleo Space and standard video conferencing platforms. The findings indicated that Teleo Space significantly improved client engagement and session attendance, which are critical factors in the success of therapeutic interventions.
At KidWise Counseling, we are an out-of-network provider, which means we do not bill insurance directly. However, many insurance plans offer out-of-network benefits for mental health services, which may allow you to receive partial reimbursement for sessions.
We can provide a superbill (detailed receipt) for you to submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Since coverage varies by plan, we encourage you to check with your insurance provider about your specific out-of-network benefits prior to scheduling with us. The best way to do this is to call the member services phone number on the back of your insurance card. Infomration you may be asked for:
CPT codes that we use:
Intake Appointment/Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation-90791
Individual Therapy Session-90832, 90834 or 90837
Parent Consultation Appointment/Famliy Psychotherapy w/o patient present-90846
Phone Consultation-98966
Practice Tax ID and Provider NPI
Be sure to ask about:
1. Your annual deductible
2. co-insurance percentage for out of network mental health services
3. How to submit claims for reimbursement for an out-of-network therapist
At KidWise Counseling, we are committed to providing transparency about the cost of our services. In accordance with the No Surprises Act, we provide a Good Faith Estimate of the cost for your mental health care. The Good Faith Estimate outlines the anticipated expenses for your health care treatment, covering items and services that are reasonably expected. It does not account for any unforeseen or unexpected costs that may arise during treatment. Additional charges may apply if complications or special circumstances occur. The estimate includes only the costs for planned treatment items and services, excluding ancillary services, late or no-show fees, and costs from other medical providers (e.g., external labs, pharmacies).
If you receive a bill that exceeds your Good Faith Estimate by $400 or more, you have the right to dispute it by contacting KidWise Counseling. You can also initiate a dispute resolution process with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. For questions or more information about the dispute process, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises