Jennifer Pelo , LPC, LPCC

Jennifer Pelo is a licensed professional counselor with a long history in school counseling and nearly a decade running a private practice. She brings both practical experience and a steady therapeutic focus to her work, having served as a professional school counselor for 20 years and establishing an independent practice nine years ago. Jennifer holds the credentials LPC and LPCC - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - which reflect her clinical training and state licensure.

Her approach centers on building a trusting relationship first, believing that a strong therapeutic connection creates the foundation for meaningful change. She works from the perspective that individuals often carry their own answers and strengths, and that therapy can help bring those resources into clearer view. In sessions she aims to support clients as they explore options, process difficult emotions, and move through transitions while walking alongside them through the process.

Jennifer recognizes that trying therapy can feel daunting, especially after a previous disappointing experience, and she honors each person’s right to choose what fits best. She focuses on meeting people where they are, offering respectful guidance and collaborative support as clients determine their path forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Jennifer Pelo

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape present-day patterns. It helps people explore attachment styles, improve closeness in relationships, and address difficulties that stem from early losses or inconsistent caregiving. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for anxiety, anger, and relationship challenges. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, commonly called EMDR, is a trauma-focused approach that supports people in processing distressing memories so those experiences feel less overwhelming.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jennifer works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and the strategies that feel most helpful, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so treatment aligns with each person’s needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility to connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access care from home or work. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to provide meaningful, goal-oriented work across a wide range of concerns.