Work-life balance can often come with various challenges, leaving you unsure of your next move. On a day-to-day basis, we make choices that not only affect the now but also have a huge impact on our future. Balancing those choices is important when understanding the idea of self-care. Together, we will face those challenges and work through the mountain known as life.
Jenna Howard is a Licensed Graduate Counselor (LGPC00748) in the District of Columbia and a therapist at Juniper Blu Collective. Jenna earned her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Monmouth University. She has more than nine years of experience working with relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, eating disorder support, grief, and addiction counseling. She also has experience facilitating psychotherapy groups. People who work with Jenna describe her as empathic, direct, and funny.
Jenna has experience in addiction counseling through facilitating and assisting groups using evidence-based treatment for adults and adolescents navigating serious mental health concerns, substance use challenges, and co-occurring disorders. She worked as a Mental Health Associate providing inpatient and intensive outpatient care for adults and older adults with psychiatric and dual disorders. Jenna also worked as a Support Counselor for a youth helpline, where she assisted callers through crisis by easing their frustration and worry and encouraging them to make decisions promoting their safety and well-being. She additionally worked as a Nursing Assistant with individuals navigating debilitative diseases. Her experiences required her to exemplify patience, integrity, honesty, and humility.
Beyond her extensive counseling background, Jenna is employed by the federal government and holds a Senior Level Certification in Project Management. She provides virtual therapy through Juniper Blu Collective.