Meet Jayna, MA, LPCC

Having worked in the mental health field since 2015, I have had the privilege of working alongside people from numerous walks of life through different seasons of their lives. Therapeutic relationships are deeply meaningful to me and shape who I am and the foundation of how I practice.

I believe healing and change becomes more accessible when we experience safety, connection and support. I combine traditional talk therapy with somatic approaches to address the mind-body connection.

My personal and professional experiences shape my approach in how I support your exploration of how your unique story, relationships and environment influence who you are today. I strive to create a space where every part of you is welcome.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

  • Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychological Services, Saint Mary’s University of MN

    Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Family Studies, University of St. Thomas

    Certified in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma Themes

    Member, American Counseling Association

  • Mental Health Therapist, St. Catherine University Counseling Center

    Outpatient Therapist, Collaboration for Psychological Wellness

    Master’s Practicum Counseling Intern, St. Olaf College Counseling Center

    Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Practitioner (ARMHS), Minnesota Center for Psychology

  • Adoption

    Racial, Cultural & Ethnic Identity

    Anxiety

    Depression

    Trauma

    Intergenerational Trauma

    Cultural Oppression & Effects of Racism

    Attachment & Relational Patterns

    Imposter Syndrome

    Emotion Regulation

    Compassion fatigue

    Burnout

    Self-Criticism

    Loneliness

    Grief & Loss

    Self Esteem & Self Compassion

    Life Transitions

    Identity Development

    Relational Challenges

The Beliefs That Shape My Practice

  • I value your personal experience, knowledge, perspective and values in your therapeutic journey.

  • I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is crucial. Having a safe space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood creates the capacity for real change.

  • I aim to create a safe, affirming space where every part of you is welcome.

  • I believe it’s crucial to emphasize our wins, make space for joy, and reconnect with what feels meaningful. Therapy can hold both the hard moments and the laughter, celebration and hope.

  • I consider aspects of identity, culture, social, historical and political context when meeting for therapy. I value communal healing and ground my practice in collective knowledge and strengths. I believe that we are deeply influenced by the identities we hold, the generations of those who came before us, societal expectations and the systems we are a part of.

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