Jennifer Backlund, MA, LMHC
Jennifer Backlund, Sole Proprietor 509-868-0713 jenniferb@corspokane.com
Areas of Focus: Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Trauma, Relationship Issues, Parenting Challenges, Grief & Loss
Works With: Adults (18+)
Insurance: In-network with select insurance plans
About Jennifer:
It is in relationships that we experience healing and change. My goal is to be present with you in a way that helps you feel heard, safe, and known as we journey together through the work you've chosen to do.
I currently focus on working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and parenting challenges, and grief or loss. I believe that having a supportive, trusting relationship is an important part of the healing process, and I strive to create a space where you feel comfortable exploring your experiences and working toward meaningful change.
My approach to counseling is grounded in understanding how our relationships and life experiences shape who we are. Together, we can explore these patterns, gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and work toward greater emotional well-being.
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Jennifer takes a relational and attachment-focused approach to counseling, recognizing the important role that relationships and early experiences can play in emotional well-being.
Her therapeutic approaches include:
Attachment Theory and Practice
Developmental Object Relations Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Jennifer is also a registered Circle of Security parent educator, bringing additional knowledge of attachment and parent-child relationships into her work.
Through these approaches, Jennifer helps clients explore relational patterns, better understand their emotional experiences, and develop healthier ways of connecting with themselves and others.
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Jennifer is currently in-network with:
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
First Choice Health
Premera
Regence
Private pay is also accepted.
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Jennifer earned her master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Gonzaga University and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington State.
She began her career working in a sexual assault and family trauma unit, where she spent five years supporting children and families experiencing sexual and physical trauma, as well as attachment and bonding difficulties.
After taking time to focus on raising her family, Jennifer opened her own private practice. She brings a cumulative 15 years of counseling experience and has continued her professional development through workshops, conferences, study groups, and individual and group consultations.
Jennifer is also a registered Circle of Security parent educator.
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Jennifer offers in-person therapy in Spokane, Washington, as well as telehealth services for clients throughout Washington and Idaho.
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