Getting to Know Me
Hello! My name is Jenny Findling and I’m a counselor at The Caring Center. My passion is helping children and adults find joy in their lives. Sometimes it is necessary to sift through some painful emotions before finding the path to joy. But I believe it is possible. Others have done it, and so can you!
Most people who seek counseling have a particular challenge that is an obstacle in their path to joy. Anxiety and depression can cloud your view, and make the path seem impossible to find. Sometimes specific problems can seem insurmountable. Traumatic experiences of abuse, neglect, abandonment, or specific traumas can make the path to joy seem like a steep cliff. And it’s true that some people have more obstacles than others. I’m here to help you climb over, under, around or through those obstacles. We can do this together.
Children also struggle to find their way, and parents and caregivers have the profound responsibility of supporting children through challenges in life. They have emotions that run deep, and sometimes those emotions can hold them back in life. Many children express their emotions through their behaviors, which can be quite challenging for adults to handle. When children are suffering from anxiety or depression, they usually “show” us their emotions because they can’t put them into words. Sometimes the emotions look like anger outbursts, aggression, or tears. I’m here to help you understand what’s happening in your child’s heart and mind, which is causing the problem behaviors. When a child feels deeply understood and accepted for who they are, they will thrive. They will be free to lead the way and find their own path to joy!
How Does Therapy Work?
Adults in therapy usually talk about their emotions related to their past, present and future. Talking with someone you trust is simple, but it is the most powerful healing experience possible. Adults have a powerful need to be seen and heard at a deep level. The relationship between client and therapist is the foundation for healing and moving forward. Trust is everything. I use a ‘person-centered’ approach to therapy, which means that I encourage clients to express their feelings; sadness, anger, sorrow, grief, satisfaction, pride, and joy. I hope to earn your trust.
Children have the same need to feel deeply understood and accepted in order to move forward in life. I use an approach called ‘Play Therapy’ in my work with children. Young children aren’t able to really verbalize their feelings; they don’t have the ability to look at their emotions and behavior from an outsider’s point of view. In play therapy, they can use play to express their thoughts and feelings, and this is healing for them. The younger the child, the more we play; the older the child, the more we talk. Play therapy is a team effort between child, therapist, and parent or guardian. I work closely with parents and guardians to help them reconnect with their child on an emotional level. We will support your child, together, to help them regain their balance, allowing them to follow their own path to joy.
I can help you.
I am dedicated to providing quality mental health services to children and families of all kinds.
If you think I can help you, give me a call at 316-295-4800. You can also use our contact form to schedule a free consultation. Remember to include my name, Jenny Findling, on the form. We can chat for a while in a ‘get to know you’ session, so that you can decide if you think that I’m the right person to help you through the challenges of life.
Take care,
Jenny
Education and Areas of Expertise of Jenny Findling: Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, University of North Texas, 2004. M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology, Temple University, 1998. Specialized training in Play Therapy. I have expertise in working with individuals who have a history of trauma. Also, expertise in treating Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Divorce, Abuse or Neglect, Grief, PTSD, Autism, Foster Care, LGBT issues. You’ll find that I am socially progressive. I value diversity and do not harbor biases based on religious preference, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or other affiliations.
