Jennifer Shotwell

Jennifer Shotwell is a dedicated licensed professional counselor currently pursuing her PhD in Addiction Psychology at Northcentral University. She specializes in substance abuse and addiction, with a keen focus on personality disorders, particularly Cluster B and Cluster C. Trained in EMDR, she expertly integrates this therapy approach to address the complexities that accompany her high-risk clients. Her clinical methodology centers on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), a strategy that promotes acceptance of oneself, others, and life's challenges by lessening the rigidity of thinking. As a strong and direct therapist, Jennifer is known for her authenticity and compassion during sessions. Her extensive experience, shaped by personal life challenges, years of education, and her work with hundreds of clients, fuels her deep passion for helping others. Jennifer has worked across various environments, including transitional living, inpatient rehabilitation, intensive outpatient treatment, and private practice. Clients often come to her grappling with issues such as active addiction, self-harm, suicidal ideation, fractured relationships, psychiatric hospitalizations, legal troubles, and uncertain futures.