Jennifer 'Jenna' Nevins, LMHC
Therapist in Iowa
Jennifer "Jenna" Nevins is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and depression.
- License 099339 · Iowa Expires September 2026
- NPI 1801428065 · national registry
- Experience and languages 5+ years in practice English
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About Jennifer
Jennifer "Jenna" Nevins is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports those facing parenting strain, relationship worries, ADHD-related challenges, and compassion fatigue. Jenna aims to create a calm, accepting space where people can slow down and be heard.
Jenna centers therapy on a trusting relationship. She uses a person-centered stance that emphasizes respect and listening first.
Background and approach
From there she offers practical tools to manage symptoms and create change. Clients can expect plain language, steady pacing, and collaborative problem solving. Her sessions draw on several approaches.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. She also integrates Gottman Method ideas when relationship patterns are part of the work.
Jenna has five years of clinical experience in Iowa and holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She often helps people make sense of how their past experiences affect present feelings and choices. The work blends understanding with concrete steps to feel a little better day to day.
Those who meet with Jenna can expect gentle guidance, respect for their pace, and a focus on clear, usable strategies. She aims to help people find more agency, improve communication, and reduce the burden of overwhelming emotions.
Credentials
- LMHC (Iowa)
- License 099339 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1801428065 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jennifer lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jennifer names
- Gottman Method
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the approaches Jennifer names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Approaches that translate to online care
Gottman Method ideas focus on improving communication and reducing harmful patterns in relationships. In online sessions these concepts can be used to notice how partners argue, practice new ways of speaking, and set small goals to change interactions.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current feelings and reactions. Online work can include mapping relationship patterns, naming attachment needs, and rehearsing different responses to feel more connected to others.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and emphasizes listening, empathy, and validation. This approach supports people as they describe what matters most and identify their own next steps.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and suggest methods to try. Plans are adjusted over time so the work fits the person rather than forcing a single method.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a camera feels uncomfortable. Live chat and messaging work well for quick check-ins, homework sharing, or when shorter touchpoints fit a busy day. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into everyday life.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Jenna address in sessions?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and family matters, parenting stress, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and collaborative, focusing on building trust first and then adding practical tools to manage symptoms and make changes.
What is her clinical background?
She has five years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns, including trauma, grief, postpartum mood issues, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, and autism-related needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - practicing in Iowa.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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