Helping you live a vibrant and connected life

so you can thrive

Hey, you….. yeah, you.

I see you.

I see you hustling through life trying to make sure that you’re doing all the things exactly right and then still feeling like it just isn’t enough.

I see you avoiding conflict because sometimes it just feels too hard and it’s easier to just go along with what other people want.

I see you feeling completely overwhelmed but still saying “yes” to yet another thing because you can’t stand the idea of disappointing someone.

I see you taking care of everyone else in your life but when it comes to taking care of yourself you have no time, energy, or motivation.

I see you taking 10x longer than needed on that project/email/presentation because you need to get it all exactly right, otherwise you’ll out yourself as an imposter.

I see you feeling disconnected from yourself and the people around you because it feels too hard to open up about how you’re really feeling.

I see you overthinking every social interaction you’ve had - beating yourself up for the stupid thing you said and then crafting the perfect response in your mind.

I see you sitting with that nagging feeling that it’s only a matter of time before your partner realizes that they can do so much better and leaves you.

I see you because I’ve been there.

Living life striving to never mess up, never say the wrong thing, show up smiling and positive, and always keeping everyone happy, all while trying not to fall apart is exhausting. You’re here because something isn’t working. You’re anxious, you’re unhappy, and the idea the rest of your life will keep feeling like this is terrifying.

My clients have struggled in the same ways that you do. Together in therapy, they are reconnecting with themselves and building lives that bring them peace, joy, and connectedness. Don’t put yourself off for another day, I can help.

Hey there!

I’m Jena

I’m a licensed psychotherapist and the founder of Vibrant Life Counseling offering individual therapy in Greensboro, NC.

I partner with women, gender expansive folx, young adults, and college students to manage anxiety and start breaking free of perfectionism and people-pleasing. As a recovering perfectionist and people-pleaser myself, I know how damaging these patterns can be to your sense of self and to your relationships. As a therapist, I offer secular, evidence-based therapy to help my clients thrive.

Specializing In

Anxiety

People-Pleasing

Perfectionism

College Students

Therapy can help you:

  • Feel more connected to yourself and others.

  • Understand yourself and your values.

  • Voice your wants and needs.

  • Protect your time and energy by setting healthy boundaries.

  • Feel more secure in your relationships.

  • Manage difficult and painful emotions

  • Prioritize and care for yourself.

  • Quiet your inner critic and stop beating yourself up.

  • Calm your mind and body.

  • Make decisions without second-guessing yourself.

  • Change unhealthy patterns that are making you miserable.

  • Heal and release painful experiences from the past.

  • Feel ready to handle difficult relationships in your life.

“Living a connected life ultimately is about setting boundaries, spending less time and energy hustling and winning over people who don’t matter, and seeing the value of working on cultivating a connection with family and close friends.”

-Brene Brown

The Vibe

The most important factor in successful therapy

If you’re anything like me you’ve probably been painstakingly researching therapists and trying to find the perfect one for you. And you’ve probably found a lot of websites talking about similar things, with similar credentials, and similar ways of working. Most of them seem great but it’s also all starting to blur together. So you might asking yourself an important question: How do I know if a therapist is right for me?

One of the biggest keys to successful therapy is the quality of the relationship you have with your therapist. Healing happens in connection, so how you feel with your therapist matters. A lot. When you work with a therapist who feels safe and trustworthy, it creates a space where you can be authentic, vulnerable, and honest.

Every therapist is unique - they may be a perfect fit for one person and a total mismatch with another. Reading a therapist’s website is often great way to get a feel for their personality, style, and overall vibe. It’s a great sign if you’re reading and feeling like the therapist is speaking your language and talking about the things you’re struggling with. A consultation call is another way to get a feel for a therapist - most therapists (including me) offer a free consultation. This allows you to speak to the therapist, see how it feels, and ask any questions you might have.

Meeting with a new therapist is the best way to see if you click

Ultimately, the best way to find out if a therapist is a good fit is to meet with them for a first session. This might mean meeting with a few therapists you’ve narrowed it down to before making your final decision. But the payoff of having a good-fit therapist that you feel really comfortable with is 100% worth it.

Here are some questions to ask yourself during a first session to check the vibe:

  • Do I feel comfortable talking to this therapist?

  • Does it seem like the therapist is understanding my feelings and experience?

  • Is this therapist asking questions to better understand me?

  • Does this person check in with me about the therapy experience?

  • Does this person seem tuned in and focused on me?

You deserve to find the right therapist for you.

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