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Jennifer Burleson, LCSW and mother, specializes in women’s mental health throughout all of life's stages and transitions. Her experience spans depression, anxiety, PTSD, birth trauma, family-of-origin concerns, parenting challenges, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, among others. She integrates evidence-based therapy, a client-centered, judgment-free approach, and Positive Discipline parenting principles, to empower clients to manage stress, quiet their inner critic, strengthen relationships, and cultivate emotional well-being. As a therapist, her goal is to provide a compassionate space where women and mothers feel seen, heard, and supported as they reclaim balance, confidence, and joy in their lives.  

At Simply Being our therapists join with you to help facilitate healing and connection. As a holistic therapeutic practice, we help you to recognize and accept your psychological and neurophysiological responses to stressors and all forms of trauma, in order for you to build capacity to hold and resolve your pain. Our therapists are experts at treating trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic stress and more. We incorporate knowledge of the brain and body, using both “talk” therapy and somatic approaches. Our therapists are trained in Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, parts-work, depth psychology, mindfulness practices and other forms of proven trauma treatments.  

I specialize in the assessment and treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (cPTSD) to also include the anxiety and depression that so often accompanies traumatic experiences. Since the beginning of my career, I have worked with wide variety of people who have experienced some form of traumatic experience--including combat trauma, sexual assault, chronic physical and emotional abuse and chronic neglect from parental figures.  

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like life hasn’t turned out the way you thought it would? Maybe you’re in the middle of a big transition—becoming a parent, navigating a breakup, adjusting to a new role, or simply realizing that what used to work…doesn’t anymore. Change can stir up anxiety, self-doubt, and even grief for the versions of ourselves we’ve outgrown. You might find yourself questioning who you are or what comes next. These moments can feel isolating, but they’re also an invitation to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and begin again—with support along the way.  

Every person has the potential and inner knowledge to overcome hardship. It is my passion to help others create connections that facilitate that ability to heal. I provide a safe holding space where people can explore what is blocking them from enjoying their lives to the fullest. Life is going to present challenges, there is no getting around that. What we do now and how we move forward is what matters. I welcome you to come explore your negative beliefs and strengthen new positive adaptive beliefs that allow you to thrive in your daily life.  

The therapy I provide is very attuned to your personality, pace of change, and allows you to build deeper insight about yourself with the intent to work towards symptom relief, improving your relational skills, and reaching your personal goals.  

I work with young adults and adults who feel overwhelmed, overextended, and stuck in patterns they can’t think their way out of. Often, they’re still keeping life moving on the outside. Many of my clients are high‑functioning and responsible, while privately feeling depleted, anxious, or shut down. Therapy offers a place to slow down, notice what’s happening in your body and mind, and begin shifting toward a life that feels more like your own, including how you relate to yourself and others. My style is clear, thoughtful, and deeply attuned.  

Hi, I’m Jennifer, a psychotherapist dedicated to helping adults move beyond anxiety, self-doubt, and self-criticism to reconnect with their innate capacity to heal and thrive. My approach goes beyond traditional talk therapy, integrating evidence-based methods that address both mind and body for deeper, lasting change. Together, we’ll identify the roots of your challenges, work through barriers, and develop practical tools that foster self-acceptance, emotional balance, and more fulfilling connections. Having personally experienced the transformative power of quality therapy, I bring not only expertise but genuine empathy and understanding to our work—so you can step confidently into a life of clarity, connection, and growth.  

Most people who find their way to my practice have already tried to figure things out on their own. They've read the books, talked to friends, maybe even seen a therapist before. And somewhere along the way they realized that what they actually need isn't more information — it's a space where they can finally be honest about what's really going on.That's what I try to offer.I'm an adoptee, a former marathon runner, a person who has changed careers and navigated loss and started over more than once. I don't bring my story into the room to make therapy about me. But I do bring it as evidence that I understand, in a real way, what it feels like to sit with hard questions about who you are and where you belong.My work is warm and direct. I won't validate you into stagnation or challenge you without compassion. I'll tell you the truth, sit with you in the uncomfortable, and help you build the kind of self-knowledge that actually changes how you move through the world.I work with adults, athletes, and families navigating adoption, relationships, life transitions, and the mental side of athletic performance. I see clients in person in Lafayette, Louisiana, and via telehealth throughout Louisiana, Ohio, and Minnesota.If you've been looking for a therapist who will actually engage with your whole story — not just the presenting problem — I'd love to talk.  

With a compassionate, practical approach, I will work collaboratively with you to reach your therapy goals, achieve greater life balance and a renewed hope for the present and future.  

Many of the women I work with are capable, caring, and used to holding everything together, even when it comes at the cost of their own bandwidth. From the outside, life may look steady, but internally there can be tension, exhaustion, or a quiet sense of disconnection. I offer trauma informed, relational therapy for women who are ready to understand themselves more deeply and find a way of living that feels more sustainable. My work is grounded in attachment and nervous system awareness, and I approach therapy as a collaborative process rooted in genuine conversation rather than quick fixes. If you are looking for a space where you can show up honestly and feel met as a whole person, I invite you to connect for a consultation.  

In years of practicing counseling and doing my own training and research, I have learned that besides knowing "Why" it is also important to know "How." I find many people knowing where their trauma or problem is coming from, but they are still not able to move forward and resolve the issue. My focus is on understanding the client's challenges and then helping them move forward with practical and manageable steps.  

Sometimes, the pain we carry feels too heavy for words. Counseling offers a space to gently explore that pain, giving it room to breathe so healing can begin. We may not be able to change the past, but together we can focus on where you are now and work toward the life you want moving forward. It’s okay if the process feels overwhelming—you're not in it alone. With the right support, change is possible, and you don’t have to carry it all by yourself.  

I help adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or hard on themselves to feel more steady and self-trusting. I work with depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use. I also help people understand their traits and interactions with others by providing collaborative, neurodivergence-affirming evaluations for autism and ADHD.  

Are you stuck in negative and unproductive patterns? Are you looking to seriously improve your life or your communication within your family, your significant other or spouse? Are you willing to do something different? If so, lets talk. I am an integrative and holistic therapist. I work collaboratively with individuals and couples, treating the complete person: mind, body, heart and spirit, for total wellness and better relationships.  

I specialize in perinatal mental health, offering compassionate, down-to-earth support for those navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood. My practice stands out for its warm, personalized approach allowing you feel truly seen while building tools to manage anxiety, overwhelm, and life’s transitions. If you’re looking for a therapist who understands the complexity of this season and meets you with empathy and real support, I would love to connect and walk alongside you.  

I specialize in narcissistic abuse and trauma recovery for men and women. This includes narcissistic relational abuse, narcissistic family abuse, emotional abuse, intimate partner violence, childhood abuse, complex trauma, and PTSD.  

Finding a therapist shouldn’t feel overwhelming—or like a guessing game. At Nour Counseling, we take the time to actually listen before we match you, so you’re not left scrolling through profiles trying to figure it out on your own. We consider what you’re looking for, what you’ve experienced in past therapy (what worked and what didn’t), and the kind of connection you want to feel in the room. We’re also clear about our values—our clinicians are culturally responsive and affirming, and we hold space for clients navigating complex identities and sociopolitical realities without minimizing or dismissing them. Our goal is simple: to help you get connected to a therapist who not only has the right expertise, but who genuinely feels like a good fit.  

When we bring compassion, curiosity, and courage into how we relate to ourselves, it opens space to understand our emotions more deeply, trust our inner voice, and move toward a life that feels more aligned. I care deeply about this work because I believe real change starts in that relationship with ourselves.  

Something brought you here. Maybe you've been holding it together for a long time and you're tired. Maybe something happened and you haven't been able to shake it. Maybe you just know that the way things are isn't how you want them to stay. I work with adults who are ready to slow down and get curious about what's really going on beneath the surface. Using EMDR, IFS, and somatic therapy, I help people understand their nervous system, process what they've been carrying, and find a steadier, more grounded way forward. My approach is warm, unhurried, and body-aware. I believe healing happens in relationship, and I take that seriously. I'm an LCSW and LCADC with advanced training in EMDR and IFS, and a registered trauma-informed yoga teacher. I see clients in person in Carson City and via telehealth across Nevada.