Jenna Johnson

LCSW, PPS

I work with Mamas: whether she's in the thick of the toddler years, navigating the complexity of adolescence, or somewhere in between — who deeply loves her children and is genuinely committed to showing up as the mother she knows she can be. She's done the reading, listened to the podcasts, and understands the principles of mindful, connected parenting. Yet... despite her best efforts and her very best intentions, she finds herself pulled back into familiar patterns — reacting in ways she swore she wouldn't, feeling overwhelmed before the day has barely begun, and cycling through guilt and frustration that leave her exhausted.

She's not looking for more information (she already has plenty of that!). What she's looking for is real, lasting change that goes beyond "knowing better." She's ready to move past surface-level strategies and do the deeper work: exploring what's happening beneath the reactivity, untangling old patterns held in the body and nervous system, and building the kind of inner foundation that no amount of reading could give her. If that's where you are, you're in exactly the right place.

What it is like working with me:

From the moment you walk in, this space is yours — kick off your shoes, grab a snack, and exhale. Sessions are warm, honest, and paced around you. We will get clear on what you actually want to change, then get to work. Using a blend of talk therapy and a powerful modality called Brainspotting (it is less weird than it sounds), we work together to calm the reactivity living in your body, not just your mind.

I typically work in 80-minute sessions, meeting less frequently than traditional weekly therapy, so we can go deeper, move faster, and make the most of your time as a busy mom. Some sessions will go deep, some will feel lighter, and there may be the occasional well-placed f-bomb along the way, because real change doesn't have to feel stiff or sterile to be serious.

About Me:

With over two decades of experience working with moms, I bring both professional depth and real-life understanding to every session. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, credentialed school counselor, and perhaps most importantly, a Mama to two wildly different kiddos who keep me humble and very much in the trenches of parenting.

I know this work not just from the therapy room, but from lived experience: the overwhelm, the guilt, the deep desire to be a great Mama. That combination of clinical expertise and real-life motherhood is at the heart of how I show up for every client I work with. And when I'm not in the office? Like almost every other person in Central Oregon, you'll find me hiking, paddle boarding, and hanging with my family and dog :)

License and Certifications: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Pupil Personnel Services Credential School Social Work, Certified Brainspotting Therapist

Specialties: Anxiety, Stress, Trauma and Complex Trauma, Motherhood, Educators and School Based Mental Health Professionals

Location: Bend, Oregon and viturally throughout Oregon and California

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