Jennifer Malara

I am Jennifer Malara, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 26 years of experience helping others work through the challenges of daily living and relationships. Having worked in a variety of settings, I have also been able to help others navigate the unique challenges that come with being diagnosed with a mental illness. While I tailor my treatment approach to the needs of the person I am helping, I am experienced in Solution Focused Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing. I am currently working with adults but also have experience working with family systems. If what I have shared interests you, please contact me for a brief 15 minute consult to learn more. The first step is the hardest. Let's walk through it together.

My approach is person centered. I believe that you are the expert in your own life and I want to help you reach your goals in a way that is respectful and sustainable. While I believe that the past is important, I also try to focus on moving forward in a healthy way. As human beings we all experience setbacks and losses. Finding compassionate support in these times is important to our overall well-being.

In our first session, I want us to get to know each other by talking about expectations and goals. I want to tell you about my role in the therapy sessions so that you can determine if we are a good fit. I will also be interested in what has worked in the past and what has not so that together we can begin to move forward.