“You don’t have to be positive all the time. It’s perfectly okay to feel sad, angry, annoyed, frustrated, scared, or anxious. Having feelings doesn’t make you a ‘negative person.’ It makes you human.”
~Lori Deschene

A Little Bit About Me:

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
— Mahatma Gandhi

Thank you for visiting our website. As of January 2024, my long-time friend and colleague, Frank Beinkowski and I decided to join forces and open a private practice together. We each have over 20 years of experience helping folks struggling with a wide variety of life challenges. I received my Master’s Degree in 1998 from SUNY- Albany and spent 15 years working for various agencies specializing in drug and alcohol, vocational rehabilitation of incarcerated men, and youth in need of additional support by way of residential facilities. That work was humbling and rewarding. It allowed me to hone many therapeutic skills and also helped guide me to where my strengths lie as a therapist. My focus is now as an individual and couple’s therapist for adults, 18 and over.

Why Seek Therapy?

“Take the first step. You don’t have to see the whole stairway. Just take the first step.”
— Martin Luther King

I am always in awe of folks who seek help. To me, this means you are coming from a place of strength at the outset. It’s difficult to talk about your fears, disappointments, losses, and feeling unmoored in the world. I believe in providing a safe, forthright, supportive, and encouraging space for you to share whatever concerns, questions, and goals you may have. I will respectfully listen, provide you with honest feedback, and actively support you on your journey.

Most people are seeking to understand their place and purpose in this challenging world. Navigating things like relationships, finances, careers, family, and trying to make the right choices all while having many unexpected events thrown in can be overwhelming to sort through. When you feel lost and have more questions than answers, I’d be honored to travel on this journey with you.

What You Can Expect From Our Time Together:

“If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
— African Proverb

While I am clinically trained in many therapeutic approaches and often draw from them, where appropriate, my therapeutic style is intentionally eclectic, determining what might work best for you as we go along. Initially, we'll explore your reasons for seeking therapy and decide how I can best help you. I often play an active, collaborative role in our sessions. I might initially observe to gather what I need and learn more about you, and then I will often provide feedback as well as guidance, and resources. I strive for you to have a "take-away" with each session.

During our initial sessions, I like to get to know you at a pace that makes you comfortable. It's important you feel safe, seen, heard, and valued, especially when taking the steps to work through challenging feelings and life struggles. I find it very helpful to provide additional resources you can use in between our sessions. I also encourage bringing a notebook to sessions.

I value a non-hierarchical relationship and encourage feedback and regular check-ins as we work together. What is working for you? What do you need more or less of? What concerns you? How can I best support you right now?

Would We Be A Good Fit?

"There is no normal life that is free of pain. It's the very wrestling with our problems that can be the impetus for our growth."
— Fred Rogers

I work with adults and couples, 18 and over.
I am an ally for and have experience with BIPOC and LGBTQAI+ communities.
I am skilled and comfortable helping those who may identify with and/or be experiencing:

ADHD

Autism

Anxiety

Addictions

Depression

Life Stressors

Marriage/Family struggles

Relationship challenges

Neurodiverse couples

Career/Life changes or difficulties

Chronic Pain

Trauma/PTSD

Parenting challenges including
Divorce/Family Mediation

Approaches I Use:

"Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.
– Thich Nhat Hanh

As I mentioned, I’m a passionately eclectic therapist yet it can be helpful to learn about my therapeutic background and training. I look at what is being shared with me through many lenses, each of them providing me with a glimpse of the unfolding struggles, strengths and goals someone might have. Many struggles can be seen as opportunities for connection, understanding, healing, and growth. The ways in which we approach how to work with life’s challenges comes from a variety of sources. Below are just a few of my favorites!

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is also an approach I find useful for many people. It encourages mindfulness to overcome the negative attitudes, thoughts, and feelings that result from difficulties that come with life. ACT builds on a model of accepting our reactions, staying present, and making choices that then enable us to take action. The psychologist who developed ACT, Steven Hayes wrote, "We as a culture seem to be dedicated to the idea that ‘negative’ human emotions need to be fixed, managed, or changed—not experienced as part of a whole life. We are treating our own lives as problems to be solved as if we can sort through our experiences for the ones we like and throw out the rest… acceptance, mindfulness, and values are key psychological tools needed for that transformative shift."

Education/Credentials:

Education: University at Albany, New York, 1998
Degree: Master’s of Science in Community Counseling

Additional Credentials/Trainings:

Gestalt Training with the Gestalt Institute of Pittsburgh 2006
Family Mediation Training approved by the Association for Conflict Resolution 2022
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course 2014
Gottman Method Training 2023
Nonviolent Communication Training Course - Marshall Rosenberg

Appointments

"Nothing is worth more than this moment."
~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Fees:

Individual: $130 per session
Couples: $140 per session
Mediation: $150-$225 per hour plus additional fees for paperwork and drafting the Memorandum of Understanding.

My fees are self pay only. I offer a range of session fees, based on each client's ability to afford care. The goal is to be able to consistently attend treatment. Please reach out to me with any questions.

Contact

I'm available to meet virtually.
Tuesday-Saturday

724-816-7711

JenniferRKHuffman@gmail.com

True to You Counseling & Coaching

“You don’t have to be positive all the time. It’s perfectly okay to feel sad, angry, annoyed, frustrated, scared, or anxious. Having feelings doesn’t make you a ‘negative person.’ It makes you human.” ~Lori Deschene

A Little Bit About Me:

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” — Mahatma Gandhi

Why Seek Therapy?

“Take the first step. You don’t have to see the whole stairway. Just take the first step.” — Martin Luther King

What You Can Expect From Our Time Together:

“If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” — African Proverb

Would We Be A Good Fit?

"There is no normal life that is free of pain. It's the very wrestling with our problems that can be the impetus for our growth." — Fred Rogers

I work with adults and couples, 18 and over. I am an ally for and have experience with BIPOC and LGBTQAI+ communities. I am skilled and comfortable helping those who may identify with and/or be experiencing:

Approaches I Use:

"Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor. – Thich Nhat Hanh

Education/Credentials:

Additional Credentials/Trainings:

Gestalt Training with the Gestalt Institute of Pittsburgh 2006

Family Mediation Training approved by the Association for Conflict Resolution 2022

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course 2014

Gottman Method Training 2023

Nonviolent Communication Training Course - Marshall Rosenberg