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Jennifer C. Basilone, MA, LPC

My Story

I value both the therapeutic process and the therapist/client relationship and, as such, make certain that each client feels heard and understood. I do not view a client as a diagnosis to be managed but as a person with hopes, dreams, goals, and limitless potential to be explored.  I am committed to a client's personal growth and self-discovery.  My goal is always to partner with clients to help them know themselves, their needs, and help them learn healthy ways to get those needs met.

I am an EMDRIA-certified EMDR practitioner and have advanced training in complex/developmental trauma & attachment as well as the Recent Traumatic Event Protocol (R-TEP) to aid in processing newly experienced events and the Group Traumatic Event Protocol (G-TEP) that allows families or groups to process a collective trauma together.  I have also supplemented my work in this area by training in the somatic techniques of Natural Processing & Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.  These trauma-informed approaches have provided me with the tools to work with clients struggling with past and current events that are overwhelming their ability to cope effectively.  

I have a deep appreciation for and extensive experience in working with highly sensitive clients (HSPs) and empaths.  I understand their unique needs and work with them to manage the intensity of their emotions and embrace their many gifts.

I have worked in schools for over 20 years as a teacher, counselor, and administrator; this has helped me understand the pressures, stress, and needs of educators.  I am passionate about my work with education professionals and strive to provide them a space to explore their feelings and needs while helping them find a meaningful work/life balance.

I employ a humanistic and integrative approach to therapy which focuses on a person's individual nature and emphasizes a client's ability to use their instincts to find wisdom, growth, and fulfillment within themselves. Additionally, I draw from somatic approaches that utilize a holistic and neurobiological approach to healing. 

Education & Training

Montclair State University: Master of Arts in Counseling

Fairfield University:  Integrative Trauma Psychotherapy Certificate

Deany Laiotis--Center for Excellence in EMDR:

Relational EMDR & Attachment Protocols

Recent Traumatic Event Protocol (R-TEP)

Group Traumatic Event Protocol (G-TEP)

EMDR Professional Training Institute:

EMDR, Addiction & Recovery 

EMDR for Narcissistic Abuse

DeTUR:  Urge Reduction Protocol for Addictions & Compulsive Behavior

Beck Institute:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 

Dr. Janina Fisher:

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Level 1) 

Yale University Child Development Center-:

Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) 

Trauma Resilience Institute

Trauma Resiliency Model Protocol

Craig Penner:

Natural Processing Method 

Dr. Phil Manfeld

The Flash Technique 

Licenses & Clinical Certifications

 

NJ Licensed Professional Counselor--37PC00467600

National Certified Counselor (NBCC)

Approved Counseling Supervisor (CCE)

EMDRIA Certification--EMDR

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