Areas of Focus
Jenni Bivins
Supervisee in Social Work, MSW
- session cost $175-$155
- Mon - Thurs
- Adults and Teens
- Virtual and In-person
Areas of Focus
Addiction & Recovery & Co-Occurring Disorders
Trauma-Informed Care for Military & Family Support
Adolescent & Young Adult Mental Health
Relationship & Couples Therapy
Identity, Confidence, & Self-Worth
Life Transitions
Anxiety & Depression
Trauma/PTSD
Serious Mental Illness & Emotional Regulation
Medical & Chronic Health Challenges
Jenni Bivins
Supervisee in Social Work, MSW
- session cost $175-$155
- Mon-Thurs
- Virtual and in-person
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I know I need to talk to someone… but I just don’t know where to start”? Maybe you’ve been carrying so much for so long that you’ve learned to hide it well, but deep down, you’re exhausted. You want to feel better, to stop hurting, to stop pretending you’re okay when you’re not. You just want some peace.
If that’s you, I get it. Reaching out for help is one of the hardest and bravest things you can do.
You might be looking for a therapist you can actually connect with, who feels real, listens without judgment, and can hold space for your pain while helping you find clarity, comfort, and a way forward. You might want someone who can both challenge and cheer you on — someone who can help you make sense of the hard stuff, find motivation to change, and start feeling lighter without guilt or shame.
That’s the kind of space I strive to create.
I work with teens, adults, couples, and veterans who are facing trauma, PTSD, addiction, relationship struggles, chronic health issues, and those deep feelings of self-doubt and not being “enough.” As a military spouse and mom of three, I understand what it’s like to juggle many roles while trying to hold everything together. I bring both compassion and real-life perspective to my sessions, helping you build self-understanding, confidence, and lasting emotional tools.
Therapy with me is a place where you don’t have to be perfect — you just have to show up as you are. I’ll meet you there.
If you’re looking for a therapist you can truly connect with, I want you to know: there’s still hope. I’d be honored to walk alongside you as you start your journey toward healing and feeling better.
Therapy Modalities
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-focused CBT
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Training & Education
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- AMSR (Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk) training for inpatient settings
- Insights into Serious Mental Illness
- Caregiver Support
- Internship at Central State Hospital (Serious Mental Illness)
- Internship at Richmond VA Medical Center (Trauma Unit)
- Master of Social Work, VCU
Outside of session
Outside of the therapy room, I find joy and grounding in simple things — line dancing with my teens, self-care through reformer Pilates, hiking with my family, playing with our two rescue dogs, or relaxing by a backyard fire with my husband. These moments remind me of the balance and connection I help my clients work toward every day.