About
Hi, I'm Jenny Park LCSW
I live in Portland, Oregon, and I practice therapy with Oregon clients. I specialize in anxiety, depression, crisis, and relationship issues.
My Approach
The practice of being human is utterly challenging and incredibly complex. I offer empathetic support for individuals, couples, and families who frequently fall back into their own negative thought patterns and family dynamics. Using a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychology, and a Family Systems approach, I can help you recognize and better understand how an individual action may affect yourself and others.
I am highly experienced with working with veterans, children, and families, people of color, and offer Korean speaking sessions when needed. I am passionate about working with new mothers who are struggling with isolation, postpartum depression, and marital issues during the first few years of their child's life.
Taking the first step to change may feel daunting and scary but I thrive on supporting my clients to take that leap of faith. Talk therapy has the healing power to mend our emotional, mental, and even physical selves. Let’s work together to develop attainable goals and feel empowered to grow. Please be kind to yourself today.
My Professional Bio
I received my undergraduate degree from The George Washington University in Washington, DC, and earned my Master of Social Science degree at Bryn Mawr College near Philadelphia, PA. I spent several years working as a child therapist and Family First clinician at Child Guidance Resource Center (CGRC) in Pennsylvania. I provided family therapy, individual counseling, parent education, case management, and family support.
After moving to Oregon, I was fortunate enough to work on the Military and Veterans Crisis Line for four years. I completed the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) program and offered crisis intervention support for active-duty service members, veterans, and family members.
In 2020, I made the decision to go back to individual therapy, switching to Telehealth as the COVID pandemic began. I have found that many of my clients prefer the convenience of meeting online. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon (L10976).
My Personal Bio
So, what do I enjoy during my free time?
As cliche as it sounds - I love long walks on the beach. I am an avid home baker (I love baking macarons) and spend quite a lot of time tending to my vegetable garden. I occasionally knit and enjoy listening to podcasts and audiobooks. I am a wife and mother of two beautiful children who (like most kids in this digital age) enjoy spending time on their iPads.