Jenna Gibson
Humanistic Counsellor
English-speaking, U.S.-trained, holistic counselor working with individuals (ages 14+) and couples in Berlin to help you discover authenticity, meaningful connection, and fulfillment in life.
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About me
Hi! I'm Jenna, an English-speaking therapist trained and licensed in the U.S. I work with individuals 14+ and couples, including poly/ENM.
I’m not your typical sit-in-silence-and-nod therapist. I believe therapy should feel like a conversation with someone who’s not afraid to laugh, get weird, or ask the hard questions when it counts. I work relationally, which means the connection between us matters just as much as the stories you’re carrying.
My style’s direct, playful, creative, and emotionally tuned-in. Expect a mix of sharp insight, humor, and a whole lot of permission to be your unfiltered self. If you want a therapist who is going to be real and sometimes call you out, while still bringing warmth and care, you've come to the right place!
SPECIALTIES: Complex trauma, felt disconnection from others / challenging interpersonal dynamics, identity shifts, chronic illness, OCD, existential dread, and people who feel stuck or misunderstood in their current stage of life.
ME IN THE OUTSIDE WORLD: Outside the therapy room, I love riding my bike, soaking up the sun, hosting dinner parties, reading, and making art (especially printmaking). These creative practices nourish me personally and often inform my therapeutic work; I love bringing art into therapy, and would be happy to help you explore yourself through creative self-expression, too.
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Location:
Media Gallery
Approach
FOR INDIVIDUALS:
I draw from several counseling theories, including Gestalt, Feminist, Psychodynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Art Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). At the heart of my work is a belief in the power of authenticity. I aim to help you explore your experiences, uncover your true self, and move toward a more aligned and meaningful life. Our work together will center on creating a space where you can identify "stuck" patterns and then experiment with new ways of showing up in the world and for yourself.
When working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma (i.e., repeated trauma over time), I often use an IFS or parts work approach. Behaviors like intense anger, procrastination, self-harm, suicidality, or substance use may seem confusing or destructive, but I see them as protective parts doing their best to shield you from further harm. Together, we’ll build trust with those parts, help them release rigid roles, and create more internal harmony so that you can feel more grounded, resourced, and empowered in your life.
FOR COUPLES:
I am trained and certified in Gottman Method Level I for couples counseling. I support couples in strengthening communication, resolving conflict more effectively, and deepening trust, safety, and passion. I also work with couples navigating the complexities of cultural or racial differences, and non-monogamous relationships, including poly and ENM dynamics. My approach is affirming, curious, and focused on helping partners better understand and support each other. There are no taboos in the counseling room, and I will bravely go wherever you lead!
Experience
Employment: 2023-2025 Licensed Associate Counselor | Beyond the Pines LLC 2020-2021 Title 36 Case Manager & Peer Support Specialist | COPE Community Services 2016-2020 Emergency Department Scribe | Northwest Medical Center 2014-2017 Videographer | Arizona Public Media
Research: 2021-2024 Department of Educational Psychology, NAU | Psychotherapeutic Group to Address Climate Distress, William Kolodinsky, Ph.D. • Principle Investigator (PI) of self-designed human-research study with approval from the IRB; measuring the efficacy of a novel group psychotherapeutic intervention on reducing emotional distress around the climate crisis, quantitatively via pre- and post-intervention assessments
2016-2019 Neuroethology of Hymenoptera Laboratory, Wulfila Gronenberg, Ph.D.
2015-2016 Cultural-Existential Psychology Laboratory, Daniel Sullivan, Ph.D.
Education
Degrees: 2023 M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Northern Arizona University 2019 B.S. Neuroscience & Cognitive Science; minor in Spanish | University of Arizona
Certifications: 2022 Gottman Method Couple’s Therapy Level 1: Bridging the Couple Chasm 2021 Peer Support Specialist Certification
Presentations and Invited Lectures: NAU Climate & Justice Teach-In Panel, “Climate Cafe," facilitated group dialogues around eco-emotions and climate activism, 04/02/2024
The Climate Project, "Eco-Emotions," co-lectured for an upper division course on the intersectional impacts of the climate crisis, 11/29/2023
NAU Climate & Justice Teach-In Panel, “Navigating Eco-Emotions: Climate Anxiety, Grief, and Hope,” co-paneled with 3 other invited speakers, 03/29/2023
Northern Arizona Psychological Society (NAPS) Presentation, “Counseling in Context: The Climate Crisis,” co-facilitated with Dr. William Kolodinsky, 10/21/2022.
Services
Intro Call
Individual Session
Individual Session
Couples
Couples (90 min)
Poly Couples (3+ people present)
Insurances
