Hiraeth Psychotherapy

Authenticity, Intention, Curiosity

I approach the therapeutic relationship with intention and curiosity, and I strive to show up authentically in my work. The word hiraeth—often described as a longing for one’s literal or figurative homeland—captures a felt sense that many people carry but struggle to name. It is a theme that resonates deeply in my clinical work, particularly with clients who experience a persistent sense of longing, disconnection, or searching for belonging.

“We won’t find the future. We’ll feel for it, barefoot, with stories for soles. And maybe, just maybe, in the midst of smoke and myth, we’ll learn that sanctuary is not a place, but a practice, a way to become-with a world that is never not broken.” -Báyò Akomolafe

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Me

Hi, I’m Jenni (she/her), an LCSW/LICSW serving adults in Oregon and Washington. I am a mixed-race Latina with family roots in Chicago, El Paso, Zacatecas, and Chihuahua, Mexico, and England. I identify as neurodivergent and cisgender. I spent most of my career in Chicago, working in multicultural and multiracial settings. My background includes counseling related to sexual abuse and assault, domestic violence, and community-based trauma. I have worked in community mental health care, neighborhood health clinics, and within correctional institutions.

I’m a neurodivergent and LGBTQIA-affirming clinician. I focus on working with recent immigrants and refugees, neurodivergent folks, mixed-race and BIPOC clients, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Additionally I have experience in working with folks who learned of a misattributed parent later in life. Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed by their emotional ups and downs without fully understanding why, want support setting boundaries, struggle with ongoing trauma symptoms, are working to break cycles of generational trauma, are seeking deeper affirmation of their identities, or they simply want a place to feel seen and to rest.

I’ve also been trained through the IMPACT Immigration Psychology Access Team to conduct psychological evaluations for immigrants and refugees as part of the legal status application process. I regularly provide these evaluations in Oregon and Washington and engage in community outreach throughout southwest Washington.

AREAS OF MY PRACTICE

  • I provide therapy for trauma survivors who have experienced a wide range of traumatic events—from single-incident trauma to complex, lifelong patterns. Together, we will gently explore whether dissociation is present for you and develop ways to work with it in a supportive and informed way.

    Our work will focus on building a sense of safety and connection, strengthening your internal and external resources, and deepening your understanding of how trauma has impacted you. We will move at a pace that respects your nervous system, ensuring that the process feels manageable and attuned to your needs.

    I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and am currently working toward certification. As part of this process, I receive ongoing consultation to support continued growth and skill development, ensuring that I provide thoughtful, up-to-date care.

  • I offer affirming and celebratory therapy for individuals who identify as ADHD, autistic, AuDHD, or otherwise neurodivergent, as well as those who are nonbinary, queer, LGBTQIA+, or hold intersecting identities.

    This support begins the moment you enter my space. You are invited to choose lighting and sensory accommodations that feel most comfortable for you, creating an environment that honors your needs. From there, we’ll explore the parts of your experience and identity that may need care, attention, or deeper understanding—at a pace that feels right for you.

  • I provide psychological evaluations for refugees and immigrants using culturally responsive, trauma-informed approaches that honor your lived experience and personal story.

    I offer evaluations in support of asylum cases, hardship waivers, VAWA petitions, and U and T visa applications. Services are available in English, and I work with qualified interpreters to ensure accessible, accurate communication in other languages.

We will go at your pace

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Next steps

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START WITH A CONVERSATION

I offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation to help us determine whether we’re a good fit for working together.

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TAILORED THERAPY PLAN

We’ll work together to determine next steps and outline a path forward, including the frequency of sessions, therapeutic approach, and any other elements that support your goals.

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ONGOING SUPPORT

I generally recommend beginning with weekly sessions to build a strong foundation of connection and understanding. From there, we can adjust the frequency over time based on your needs and goals.

Answering your questions

  • My style is warm, relational, and grounded. I value humor—used thoughtfully—and I’m direct when it’s helpful. At the heart of therapy is our relationship, and I take care to understand who you are and what matters most to you.

    I bring both professional training and lived experience into the room, including my identities as a mixed Latina, someone with ADHD, and a parent to an autistic child. These perspectives inform how I show up: with openness, respect, and a commitment to creating a space where you feel seen and understood.

  • There is no “typical” timeline for this work, as each person’s experience and needs are unique. Many of the clients I work with engage in therapy for six months or longer, particularly when addressing trauma, where a thoughtful, paced approach is often most supportive.

  • I do not view healing as something that happens through a single model. My work is integrative and draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Level I), attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, and trauma-informed mindfulness.

    I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and am currently working toward certification.

    I also maintain a critical awareness of the limitations of traditional treatment models—particularly in how they address the impacts of racism, oppression, and ongoing microaggressions on both the nervous system and the spirit. My approach is grounded in honoring these realities while supporting meaningful, individualized healing.

  • Insurances I accept - BCBS (Regence), MODA, Pacific Source (WA Commercial)

    Cash pay individual rates- 45-minute session-$155, 53-minute session-$170

    Psychological Evaluations for Immigration Proceedings (UVISA, VAWA, Asylum, Hardship, TVISA) - $1200

    Please note that I do not do forsenic evaluations

  • I offer both in person and virtual sessions in Oregon and Washington state.