Jena Fouraker

You look fine on the outside, but inside life feels off, chaotic, or stuck. I help people navigating major life shifts, grief, or trauma reconnect with themselves and rebuild their sense of identity. I’m not here to give you platitudes or a clinical nod. I’m here to help you do the heavy lifting of rebuilding. We’ll focus on honoring your past without letting it hijack your future, creating a life where you actually like the person looking back at you in the mirror.

If just thinking positive worked, you wouldn't be here. I help bridge that wide gap between "I KNOW that, but I don't FEEL that." Using EMDR and ACT, we’ll unstick old traumas and quiet your inner critic. No toxic positivity over here. Just real talk, humor, and a plan to help you build a life you actually like.

I’m in the trenches with you. We’re going to look at the hard stuff, laugh where we can, and get you to a place where you’re no longer just surviving.

Licensed in MO, KS, PA, IN, TN

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

We aren't going to ignore the pain or pretend it isn't there, that’s impossible. You know I'm right, because you've tried it. Instead, we’re going to turn down the volume on that inner critic. We learn to recognize thoughts as thoughts vs facts and how to manage them. We focus on action, doing the things that make your life feel big and meaningful even when we don't want to.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Logically, you know you’re safe, or you know it wasn't your fault, but your body and your emotions are still screaming the opposite. This is the gap between "I know that" and "But I don't feel that." EMDR can be the bridge.

When we experience trauma, the memory can get stuck in a raw, emotional state. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (like guided eye movements) to help your brain process those old memories and update them with new information. It doesn't erase what happened, but it stops the past from hijacking your present. And yes, we can do this just as effectively via telehealth. You can do the deep work right from your own sofa. Bring your snacks and blanket, it feels cozy over here.

It's completely normal for finding the right therapist to feel daunting – the rapport you build is just as important as the therapy itself. Whether you're new to this process or you've been in therapy before, you likely know what resonates with you. My aim for our first meeting is to start exactly where you are.

Beyond your specific goals, I'll encourage you to think about how you want to feel in a month, six months, and even a year from now. Our initial session is all about you determining if I'm the right fit for your unique needs and goals. There's no pressure; it's simply a chance for us to connect, for you to share what brings you to therapy, and for me to answer any questions. Ultimately, I'll encourage you to trust your gut feeling about whether this is the right space for you.