Jennifer Winchester

CMHCI

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

Jennifer Winchester

Philosophy

“I believe counseling is about creating a safe and supportive space where people feel truly seen, valued, and understood. I aim to support clients through life’s challenges while helping them discover resilience, build on their strengths, and move toward healing and growth.”

Specialties

  • Sexual Abuse
  • Self Worth / Image Issues
  • Grief & Loss
  • ADD / ADHD & OCD
  • Anxiety & Depression

Education & Experience

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY (2013).

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY
(2026).

I have spent almost the last decade working as a victim advocate in law enforcement, providing trauma-informed support to individuals and families during some of life’s most difficult moments. My work focused on helping survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and other crimes navigate both crisis and healing. These experiences shaped my commitment to creating safe, supportive, and empowering spaces for clients.

I work with adolescents and adults who are navigating challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, ADHD, and a variety of life transitions. I believe each person’s story is unique, and I approach counseling with empathy, respect, and collaboration. My goal is to create a space where clients feel truly seen and valued while building on their strengths, developing resilience, and moving toward healing and growth at a pace that feels right for them.

I am a Utah transplant who has lived in different parts of the country and spent many years as a military spouse, which gives me a deep appreciation for resilience, transition, and community. I am passionate about supporting clients through times of change and helping them find hope and balance in the process.

Outside of counseling, I enjoy spending time with my family and my golden retriever, Walter. I also love working out and trying artsy projects, even if most of the time the end result looks more like a ‘nailed it’ moment than a masterpiece.