Jessie Barnfield, PLPC

For all my clients I use a trauma informed approach, which means I believe in creating a safe atmosphere for you and I to grow in trust towards one another.

For individuals I use Story Informed Trauma Therapy (SITT). This model of therapy helps map out your life and perhaps make sense of things that don’t make sense. It also allows us to focus on moments of trauma that may still be impacting you today. This model also gives an openness that lets me create our sessions to be as unique as you are. That can mean incorporating somatic exercises, different forms of therapy, or maybe even art techniques.

For couples and families I generally use Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). I love using this model, because it not only helps clients to resolve issues but to leave sessions with a stronger connection. Often times in our relationships the issues that arise are because of a missing connection. Maybe you guys are not understanding one another, maybe you do not know how to communicate, maybe you do not realize who the other person is anymore. Whatever the issue may be I believe EFT to be a great way to begin connecting again.

Trauma/Complex Trauma

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Anxiety

Grief

Relationship Issues

Communication Issues

Attachment Bond Issues

Intimacy Issues

Pre-marital counseling

Marital counseling

Family counseling

Effects of Addiction in Relationships

SITT

EFT

Somatic Therapy

When I had my very first client in my internship I was beyond nervous. I was sweating, and my mind was racing with so many questions. “What do I say?,” “What if it’s awkward?,” “What if the client doesn’t talk?,” “What if I don’t talk?.” All of those questions left my mind as my first client came in to sit on my couch. An overwhelming peace came over me and the session went better than I could have ever imagined. It was in this moment I knew I was doing exactly what I was created for. This belief and my passion to see the healing of others is what drives me to be a therapist. I truly believe that emotional healing not only gives people an emotionally healthy life, but a healthy life in all aspects.

If you choose to pursue counseling with me I would be honored. I would love to be a part of your healing journey and see the growth that can happen. I look forward to hearing from you and beginning counseling together as we work on your goals.