A Racine Therapist Who Helps You Heal From the Inside Out
You’ve been holding it all together for years — but inside, you feel like you’re falling apart.
You keep it together — because if you don’t, who will?
You wake up already overwhelmed. You power through work, caregiving, family stuff, a thousand to-dos — all while feeling like you’re barely holding it together inside.
You cry in the car or on your lunch break and then wipe your face and keep going.
You lie awake at night scrolling, trying to quiet the buzzing in your brain.
You say yes when you want to say no.
You laugh off things that actually hurt.
You second-guess yourself constantly.
And relationships? Whether it’s with your partner, your parent, your kid, or your boss — you keep ending up in the same spot: misunderstood, overextended, emotionally tapped out.
You’ve probably wondered:
Why do I feel like this?
Why can’t I just be happy?
What’s wrong with me?
The answer?
Nothing. Nothing is wrong with you.
You’re a human being who’s been carrying way too much for way too long — probably since childhood.
Hi, I’m Jennifer. I’ve been there too.
I’m a therapist, Brainspotting practitioner, and the founder of Rooted Counseling & Wellness in Racine, WI.
But I’m also a woman who’s had to do some serious healing of her own.
And no one told me that finding the right therapist to help you through it, matters. Like REALLY matters. It took many attempts and many years to find the right therapist to help me find long lasting healing. I had great therapists along the way that helped identify and come to terms with some of the hard experiences I had gone through in my past and help me understand that the things that happened to me were not my fault.
But, months later, when inevitably, life likes to life and get challenging – why am I still feeling this way? That racing heartbeat without explanation, the feelings of not being understood or heard, the hopelessness and tears that come with it.
Why can’t I just let this go?
I had done such great work healing the mind – but left my body behind. It was still holding all the memories, hurts, and sadness from the past without a way to release. That first somatic therapy session was like someone had opened the floodgates and I was finally able to let go. And Brainspotting helped me access parts of myself I didn’t even know were buried.
I bring all of that into the room with my clients:
Not because I have all the answers, but because I understand what it takes to stop surviving and start actually living.
🐾 Meet Sidney — Your Four-Legged Co-Therapist
Sidney is my Australian Shepherd and certified therapy dog — and honestly, she’s kind of the star of the show around here. With her calm energy, soulful eyes, and gentle presence, Sidney has a way of helping clients feel grounded, safe, and seen (without saying a word).
She’s especially gifted at knowing when someone needs a little extra comfort — whether that’s a quiet presence nearby or a soft nudge for a head rub. She’s always optional, and totally on board with boundaries (even if it means napping in the corner instead).
If you’re a dog person, she’ll probably become one of your favorite parts of therapy.
And if you’re not? No worries — she’s happy to hang back and let you lead.
If We Were Grabbing Coffee I Would Tell You…
I have a slight obsession with plants - they are my happy place and I absolutely LOVE sharing this obsession with those around me (including my clients)
I have been a proud single mom for all of my daughter’s beautiful 18 years of life, I cannot wait to see what young adulthood has in store for her!
At home, you can usually find me with a cup of coffee (or matcha) and a good book - I have most recently been getting into historical fiction and always looking for recommendations.
I love spending time in nature, and that includes camping. I am most proud of my solo backpacking trip (with my daughter) around Isle Royale in Lake Superior.
I practice what I preach! Yoga and meditation are regular practices in my life that help keep me centered.
My Brainspotting Training & Committment to Your Healing
Brainspotting is a powerful, brain–body–based therapy that helps access and release stored trauma, emotional pain, and limiting beliefs—often beneath the level of conscious awareness. Because of the depth of this work, it’s important to work with a clinician who is well-trained and continues to grow in the practice.
I am currently working toward becoming a Certified Brainspotting Therapist, a process that involves completing advanced consultation with an approved Brainspotting consultant, extensive direct client work using Brainspotting, and ongoing professional development. Certification represents a clinician’s commitment to offering this method with a high level of skill, ethical practice, and attunement—ensuring that sessions are both safe and effective.
For my clients, this means the Brainspotting work we do together is grounded in solid training, ongoing mentorship, and intentional practice—not something I simply use occasionally, but a foundational part of how I support healing.
Training and Professional Development:
Brainspotting Phase 2 Training — December 2024, Brainspotting Trainings, Inc.
Brainspotting Phase 1 Training — March 2024, Brainspotting Training, Inc.