Jaclyn Tanner

I bring both professional experience and a deep sense of empathy to my work as a therapist. Before opening my private practice, I spent several years working in substance use treatment, which taught me the importance of compassion, honesty, and meeting people exactly where they are. My passion for perinatal mental health grew from my own journey through motherhood and the challenges that come with balancing identity, family, and personal growth.

Clients often describe me as down-to-earth and genuine. I believe in creating a therapeutic space that feels safe, collaborative, and free of judgment. I’ll always be curious about your story—not just what’s hard, but what’s meaningful, too. I use a blend of psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, and attachment-based approaches to help you understand yourself more deeply and move toward lasting change.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in real-life experience. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change. Often in life, experiences shape how we see ourselves and the world around us. I integrate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) into my work to help clients develop healthy coping skills and reprocess earlier experiences in ways that foster more peace and adaptive self-beliefs.

I specialize in perinatal mental health and supporting parents through the transitions of pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood—but I also work with individuals navigating a wide range of life challenges, including those who aren’t parents. My goal is to help you feel more balanced, connected, and confident as you move toward greater self-understanding and emotional well-being.

Our first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and for you to share what’s bringing you to therapy. I’ll ask about what’s been going on recently, as well as any background that might help me understand your story. For some clients, I may introduce approaches like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help process past experiences that still feel present. You can expect a calm, supportive space where you can speak freely—there’s no pressure to have everything figured out. Together, we’ll start identifying your goals for therapy and what you hope to gain from our work. My aim is for you to leave that first session feeling heard, understood, and a little more grounded about the next steps forward.