Dr. Jennifer Hanket-Held , TN Psychologist 2554

Dr. Jennifer Hanket-Held is a licensed psychologist in Tennessee (TN Psychologist 2554) with more than 13 years of experience in outpatient, private practice settings. She has provided care for clients across the lifespan, addressing a wide range of concerns such as PTSD, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and compassion fatigue. Her clinical work has often centered on combat veterans and people who have experienced abuse, neglect, or crime, and she has also supported survivors of medical trauma and natural disasters.

Her therapeutic manner is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She approaches therapy as a collaborative partnership - bringing expertise in psychological interventions while honoring each person as the expert on their own life. Her clinical method blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, trauma-focused treatment, and humanistic principles to create individualized plans.

Sessions are tailored to each person’s goals and circumstances, with dialogue and treatment adapted to meet specific needs and desired outcomes. She emphasizes the courage required to confront difficult experiences and offers support and empowerment for those ready to pursue change. Dr. Jennifer Hanket-Held welcomes the opportunity to work with individuals seeking thoughtful, skilled psychological care.

Approaches to Healing Online with a Trauma-Informed Lens

Dr. Jennifer Hanket-Held uses several evidence-informed approaches to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and build practical coping skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts while committing to meaningful action. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing traumatic experiences, reducing trauma-related symptoms, and restoring a sense of safety and agency.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the process. Dr. Jennifer Hanket-Held collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time to reflect progress and changing priorities.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations, maintain continuity of care, and choose the communication style that feels most helpful for the individual.