Jennifer Pelo , LPC, LPCC

Jennifer Pelo is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who brings decades of experience in educational settings to her clinical work. She spent 20 years as a school counselor before launching a private practice nine years ago, and she blends that background with a calm, relational style aimed at helping people navigate difficult moments.

Her approach centers on building a trusting therapeutic relationship first - she believes trust is the foundation for meaningful change. Jennifer also holds that each person carries much of their own wisdom and capacity for growth, and she sees her role as supporting and walking alongside clients as they discover their own answers.

Jennifer recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage, and she acknowledges how past negative experiences with therapy can make the process feel uncertain. She respects individual differences in fit between therapist and client and honors each person’s right to choose what feels best for them. Jennifer welcomes inquiries from those interested in exploring therapy and is available to discuss whether working together might be a good next step.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Jennifer draws from attachment-based work to explore how early relationships shape current patterns - this approach focuses on repairing and strengthening relational bonds and can help with abandonment, attachment issues, and difficulties in close relationships. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-directive stance in which the therapist offers empathy and acceptance so clients can access their own strengths and choices and work through life transitions or self-esteem concerns. EMDR is used to help people process distressing memories and trauma in a structured way, which can reduce the intensity of painful recollections and support recovery from abuse or other traumatic events.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jennifer works collaboratively with clients to identify techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She treats the selection of methods as a shared decision so therapy feels personally relevant and effective.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy lives and to maintain continuity during transitions. These flexible formats allow clients to engage in therapy from wherever they are, accommodate different communication styles, and support ongoing progress across changing schedules.