Anxiety, Trauma, and EMDR Therapy
for Teens and Adults in Tampa, Florida

Go from anxious and overwhelmed to confident and at peace.

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Does this sound like you?

You know you want something to change… but you’re not sure what exactly you want or how to get there.

Maybe…

  • You have been white-knuckling your way through life, and the stress is getting to you. You’ve been snapping at your loved ones. Your body is tense all the time. Your head gets stuck in negative thoughts.

  • You want to cope with your emotions better, but it feels like you have no tools. Journaling and deep breaths can only take you so far, and past therapy experiences weren’t exactly helpful. 

  • You’re constantly overwhelmed, in go go go mode. It feels like there is no time to recharge. 

  • You feel guilty if you say no, and end up packing your calendar to make room for everyone else. At the end of each day, there is no room for yourself.  

If you are tired of feeling this way…

I have good news for you:

You’re in the right place, and things can change for the better.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), EMDR Therapist, & Qualified Supervisor based in Tampa, Florida (she/her)

Hi, I’m Jennifer Lipkins. I’m so glad you’re here.

I understand how hard it is to ask for help, especially when prior experiences in therapy (or with people in general) have been disappointing.

I want to make sure that your therapy experience with me is different - in a good way.

People appreciate that I’m authentic, easy to talk to, and even funny (when it’s appropriate, of course!). They feel like they can let their guard down around me, and that they don’t have to over-explain themselves to me in order to be seen, heard, and believed. 

When you step into my fabulously comfortable office (in Tampa, or online across Florida), know that you are seen, heard, and accepted - exactly as you are.

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In our therapy sessions, I can help you:

  • develop self-care practices and finally breathe a sigh of relief

  • handle negative emotions in a healthy way

  • figure out what you actually want - not just what you think your life should look like

  • work through negative beliefs (like “I don’t deserve good things” or “I’m not worthy”) so they no longer control your life

  • learn to communicate your needs & boundaries, allowing you to feel more seen & heard in your relationships

It’s really brave to ask for help, and you don’t have to figure this out alone.

I am here for you.

Schedule your free consultation

Therapy for Teens & Adults in Tampa, Florida

  • EMDR Therapy

    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps you process painful memories, often more quickly than traditional talk therapy.

    EMDR combines bilateral stimulation with mindful awareness to reduce emotional distress & rewire negative beliefs. Clients often leave EMDR sessions feeling more calm, grounded, & compassionate toward themselves.

    Learn about EMDR Therapy

  • EMDR Therapy Intensive

    In an EMDR Intensive, we’ll meet for multiple hours in a row. This approach creates meaningful progress in a short period of time (compared to weekly 50-min sessions).

    Through extended sessions, EMDR Intensives can help us get somewhere a little faster. They often condense weeks of therapeutic work into a few highly focused hours.

    Learn about EMDR Intensives

  • Therapy for OCD

    OCD is not always like what we see in the movies. Sometimes it’s more subtle. If symptoms - like intrusive thoughts, exhausting mental rituals, or a constant need for reassurance - are making it hard to enjoy your life, therapy can help.

    We’ll use evidence-based techniques, like EMDR, to disrupt the negative beliefs & anxiety cycles behind OCD.

    Learn about OCD Therapy

  • Therapy for Anxiety

    Anxiety is your body’s way of saying, “Pay attention; something might be wrong.” But sometimes it shows up too intensely, even when there’s no real threat.

    In therapy, we’ll unpack where your anxiety comes from, what triggers it, and how to cope with it so you can feel more in control of your life. 

    Learn about Anxiety Therapy

  • Therapy for Trauma

    Trauma doesn’t always look like a big, shocking event (though it can be) - sometimes, it’s a bunch of little things that add up across time.

    Therapy can help you make sense of what you’re feeling and begin to feel like yourself again. We’ll use evidence-based techniques, like EMDR, to help your brain process and release distressing memories.

    Learn about Trauma Therapy

Who do I work with?

At JB Counseling, I work with individuals ages 10+, in Tampa & across Florida. My practice is open to people of all walks of life & all identities. This is an LGBTQ-allied & safe space. Many of my clients would describe themselves as:

Teens & young adults coming into their own & looking for a space that gets them

Curious & motivated adults who want to stop just coping & actually move through it and heal

What people are saying about Jennifer Lipkins

“We've been doing couples counseling with Jennifer Lipkins for a few months, and we feel extremely lucky to have found her as our counselor. Her expertise, good humor, and candor has been invaluable. She has helped us, and often had us laughing as we dealt with some of the most difficult issues in our relationship. We can't overstate how highly we recommend Jennifer.”

“My daughter’s therapist Jennifer Lipkins was God sent. Jennifer is patient, empathetic, knowledgeable, wise and a great listener. She got my daughter through some very difficult times. I am grateful for Jennifer Lipkins. May God bless her abundantly.”

“I think this is the first person that actually heard what I was trying to say. I feel some relief and am anticipating doing some serious work with her.”

“Absolutely love Jen! She is great!!!!!!”

“Jennifer is a gift!”

“My life has been improved significantly”

“Why did I not do this sooner?! This is been a phenomenal experience that I continue to share with others when they com to me with their problems and recommended your services as they are phenomenal! I am grateful for my therapist whom I lovingly referred to as my “gurur”! She is caring, engaging, tough at the right times, and I’m incredibly appreciative of her knowledge and genuine care!”

How does therapy work?

IN TAMPA & ONLINE ACROSS FLORIDA

  • I know how hard it is to ask for help, so I try to make it as easy as possible to reach out to me - you can book a free 20-minute consultation on my calendar by clicking here.

    In this conversation, my goal is to put you at ease and help you determine if it’s the right fit to move forward with therapy. If so, we’ll schedule our first session.

  • Each therapy session is personalized to you. I’ll usually begin by asking what’s been happening since we last met. Then, we’ll dive into whatever you want to work on.

    I tell my clients that therapy is like playing a sport: you come to our sessions to learn & practice skills; then you go out and play the game. Each week, we meet to review the play, and we figure out the areas that need tweaking.

  • I’ll teach you skills to handle difficult thoughts & emotions, which you can practice in sessions and take outside of the therapy room. This helps you develop tools so that you don’t need to be in therapy forever. 

    My goal is always to help you feel seen, heard, believed, and accepted. I truly love the work that I do, and I’m honored to help you become the version of yourself that you want to be.

It’s possible to feel less anxious & overwhelmed, and more in control & at peace.

Let’s work together to get you there.

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