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Jennifer Neely
Psychotherapist/Psychoanalyst, LCSW, NCPsyA
With over two decades of experience offering psychotherapy, I prioritize creating a sense of safety and trust. I believe that therapy can embrace curiosity, nuance, and humor. Rather than an endless process, I work with each client to foster their self-knowledge and sense of autonomy in pursuit of mental and emotional wellness.
Specializations & Topics
Managing the inner critic
Interrupting relationship patterns
Navigating a demanding professional life
Improving interpersonal dynamics in professional and personal settings
Recognizing and recovering from trauma
Recovering from addiction
Healing family impacts of addiction
Supporting autonomy
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“Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.”
— Pema Chodron