Testimonials

Jennifer is a caring and insightful therapist who supported our daughter throughout her middle school years, making a difficult time in most people’s lives easier to navigate while bolstering her confidence, teaching her how to reduce her anxiety, and helping her understand her diagnosis of ADHD. Jennifer’s manner is soothing and professional, and her communication methods and style reassure any parent seeking therapy for a child or teen.

~ Nicole H.

Jennifer Dugan has been an invaluable resource in helping my daughter through some very difficult episodes of anxiety. My daughter trusts her completely and always looks forward to her time with Jennifer. Jennifer has been there for us in times of consistency and in times of crisis. She has counseled my daughter and also made time to listen to my concerns and help me address specific issues. My daughter has come a long way in the past couple of years in being able to manage her anxiety and self-regulate. I am forever grateful to Jennifer for her work with my child.

~ Kelly B.

We are so blessed to have had Jennifer as a support to our family in navigating the challenges that our pre-teen daughter was experiencing with anxiety and ADHD. From helping us better understand her needs, creating plans to improve her executive functioning, and being there as a trusted and compassionate resource, our daughter gained valuable tools to manage her struggles. Jennifer always made herself available to help our family through hard times and was proactive in working with the school and other care providers to ensure our daughter’s needs were prioritized. I would highly recommend Jennifer as an excellent resource for any child or family who is struggling. Her warm and friendly disposition and extensive background working with children and teens make her an excellent fit for any family needing care.

~ Tina W.

We came to Jennifer during a time of real crisis in dealing with our elementary-age child and she was a beacon of hope. She guided our kid (and us as parents) through a tough time with her steadiness, wealth of experience and genuine care for our situation and our child’s well-being. She was always super thoughtful, thorough, and available, which is greatly appreciated. We will not hesitate to reach out again if needed. Everyone needs a Jennifer Dugan in their lives!

~ JS, parent

I came to see Jennifer when my daughter, who was just 9, was having significant emotional, social, and behavioral concerns in elementary school. We had looked at several options that did not work for my daughter, and in-person counseling seemed the best fit. Once my daughter started with Jennifer, things really started to change for her. We started meeting with Jennifer every week, starting with some meetings with me, but most without. After just a few sessions with Jennifer, my daughter finally started to open up about areas that were affecting her and what I believe she had been bottling up. Not only did she start to open up to me but also to Jennifer, but maybe the latter gave way for her to open up to me. This change gave way to a supportive relationship between my daughter and Jennifer that has continued on since, even through school changes and different friend groups. Because of this relationship, my daughter not only managed her own emotions but has considerable empathy for others her age. This is huge, especially now that she started her middle school years and will be 12 (preteen) in just a few months. I truly feel that my daughter would not have made the strides she has emotionally if it were not for her relationship with Jennifer. I truly appreciate the work that Jennifer does and how it has positively influenced my daughter.

~ SH, parent