JENNIFER FAHRENBACHER, LCSW
Psychotherapy for Adults and Couples
Sometimes we all need extra support or a safe place to turn when life seems overwhelming or confusing. Therapy can offer that support and provide a place to talk about things that may be difficult to share with anyone else. Whether you are struggling with life changes, feelings of sadness and anxiety, a sense of "stuckness", or ready to heal from past traumas, therapy can and does provide relief and a new way of living.
WHAT TO EXPECT
My over 20 years in the field allows me to bring a skilled, yet realistic approach to the work I do. I bring my authentic self and my own lived experience to my work with clients and find this approach helps make the very hard work of therapy a bit more inviting, even enjoyable at times for the clients I work with.
My approach comes from a place of hope and the belief that everyone has the capacity for personal growth and change. I view the clients I serve as experts in their own life and create a safe space for personal exploration in a compassionate and non-judgmental environment. I see the therapeutic relationship as the vehicle for
change and healing.
I utilize my ongoing consultation and trainings in interpersonal neurobiology, attachment science, relationships and psychodynamic psychotherapy to help guide my work in collaboration with the client. My work is warm, engaging, open, and sometimes may feel challenging, but is always centered on the client. My couples work is deeply informed by Stan Tatkin, Terry Real and Esther Perel.
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​​For clients wanting to work on past traumas or PTSD symptoms, we may decide to use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) therapy to assist with this work.
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COUPLES AND RELATIONSHIP THERAPY
​​Do you find yourselves having the same arguments again and again. Are you getting stuck in feelings of anger and resentment towards your partner? Do you feel a longing to reconnect and find joy in your relationship?
All couples go through difficult periods and rough patches of disconnection. Most of us are overwhelmed by the burdens of work, family and life in general. Our marriages and partnerships easily get pushed to the bottom of the to do list.
I'll help you move past the same patterns and ruts and move towards a new way of relating and being together. A new way of moving forward with love and maybe even some fun in your relationship.
Healing happens in connection with one another. Your relationship can be the tool to actually help move past these hurts and towards each other.
We will work together to refocus on the main client in couples work, your relationship. ​​​​​​​​​​​
ABOUT ME
l am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas and have a Master's in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin (2001).
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The part of my life that brings me the most joy and fulfillment are relationships. That may be part of what has drawn me to this type of work.
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Before starting my private practice, I worked at a variety of non-profits and state agencies in Austin and the San Francisco Bay Area. During that time I provided individual, group and family therapy, as well as clinical supervision and training in a variety of settings, including: The Haight-Ashbury Free Clinics, Dallas Child Guidance Center, Austin Independent School District, Communities In Schools, Workers Assistance Program-Employee Assistance Program, Austin Travis County Integral Care and the University of Texas Counseling and Mental Health Center.
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SERVICES OFFERED
Respect, safety and compassion will always be present during the therapeutic process and relationship.
Areas of Expertise
Couples and Relationships
Depression and Sadness
Anxiety/Stress
Trauma
Grief and Loss
EMDR
Self Esteem
Family Concerns
Life Transitions
LGBQT Issues
Parenting, Pregnancy and
Postpartum Depression
Fees and Services
50 minute Individual Session: $175
50 minute Couples Session: $225
Finding a therapist can feel quite overwhelming. I offer a free 10-15 minute phone or in-office consultation for prospective clients to get a sense of my "style" and to see if we might be a good fit.
