Jennifer Elkins
She/her
Jennifer
is a therapist at Two Chairs.
Jennifer enjoys working collaboratively with her clients to first form a therapeutic relationship. By becoming aware of the client's strengths as well as the areas of concerns, Jennifer likes to utilize the strengths the client is bringing into the sessions and build upon these strengths, assisting the client in moving through the obstacle they are currently facing rather than getting stuck or spiraling backward. Jennifer approaches therapy as a coordinated effort with the client, assisting in guiding the client in moving through their journey rather than directing them or advising them on what to do.
In her spare time Jennifer enjoys getting outside for hikes, long walks, running and anything to do with spending time with her 3 dogs! She values time with her family and friends and loves to travel and experience new things.
License Information
Education and Experience
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker Department of Veteran Affairs
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Senior Protective Social Worker County of San Diego
- Master's in Social Work from San Diego State University
- Bachelor's of Science with a double major in Psychology and Sociology from Southern Utah University
Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Harm Reduction for Substance Use Disorders
Clinical Issues
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Substance Use
Childhood Challenges
Weight Management
Physical Health
Anger
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Borderline Personality Disorder
Relationship Difficulties
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
Specialties
Religion
Spirituality
Older Adults
Immigrants/Refugees
Veterans