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Jennifer VanDeRtuuk-Perkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 27 years of experience helping adults through major life transitions. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stress, anxiety, ADHD, identity questions, and divorce or separation. Jennifer practices in Michigan and offers telehealth services in Michigan and Pennsylvania.

She keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters to the person in front of her. That can mean naming patterns that keep someone stuck, building routines that reduce overwhelm, or finding language to describe painful experiences. Jennifer aims to make therapy usable day to day, not just a place for abstract talk.

Her background includes long experience with trauma, ADHD, autism and military or veteran concerns. That work informs how she notices the effects of past events, caregiver strain, and compassion fatigue. She draws on that experience to help clients manage symptoms and clarify next steps during big life changes.

Clients often come with questions about belonging, grief, self-acceptance, or how to cope after a breakup or divorce. Jennifer helps people name those wounds, make plans to heal them, and move forward in manageable steps. Sessions are intended to be collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

Telehealth is offered across MI and PA, and sessions are conducted in English. To begin, clients use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Jennifer draws on evidence-based techniques that help people understand past wounds and build new habits. Trauma-informed methods focus on recognizing how difficult events shaped thoughts and reactions, and on gentle ways to reduce their impact so daily life feels more manageable.

Approaches for attention and executive functioning focus on practical routines and skills. These techniques help people with ADHD and related challenges set up simple systems for planning, memory, and follow-through so tasks feel less overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose strategies that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Together they monitor what’s helping and adjust the plan over time.

For practical matters, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Telehealth is provided in Michigan and Pennsylvania, which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. Online sessions can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from wherever they are located within the supported states. Licensed professionals guide the choice of methods and pacing to fit everyday life without promising specific outcomes.