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Jennifer Ekeoba

Therapist(She/Her)
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Is life feeling overwhelming? Maybe you’re caught in a cycle of being misunderstood, overworked, and undervalued. Sleepless nights, intrusive thoughts, or fear of failure might fuel anxiety, self-doubt, or perfectionism. You know something needs to change, but you’re not sure where to begin.

I’m Jenn, therapist and founder of The SHIFT Mental Wellness, PLLC. I am dedicated to supporting high-achieving Black women, men, adolescents, and Gen Z's navigate anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, race-based stress, transgenerational trauma, and relationship challenges

My approach to therapy

At The SHIFT Mental Wellness, PLLC, I provide culturally affirming, person-centered therapy to help you reconnect with your mind, body, and spirit, manage stress, and cultivate balance in all areas of your life.

As a Black woman and therapist, I understand the unique challenges of our community—whether it’s race-based stress, the “Strong Black Woman” expectation, performance pressure, or cultural identity concerns. My practice offers a safe, affirming space to heal, grow, and rediscover joy.

What you can expect from me

Through progressive cognitive-behavioral and person-focused approaches, culturing affirming therapy at The SHIFT helps you:

  • Shift your mindset and reclaim your confidence
  • Manage stress and embrace change
  • Explore and affirm your self-identity
  • Implement intentional, radical self-care
  • Cultivate balance and thrive in your personal and professional life

Whether you are a corporate leader, business owner, educator, healthcare provider, student, athlete, creative, parent, or partner, therapy at The SHIFT empowers you to live authentically, reduce stress, and reach your highest potential.

Take the first step toward transformation—schedule a free consultation today.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Affirming, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MEd (Master of Education) at Lamar University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gestalt
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English