Jen Chandler, Psy.D.

Individual Therapy
Individual therapy is a popular choice among clients.   It is a chance to deal with the deeper underlying issues in one's life, placing the focus solely on the client's needs and wants.  Dr. Chandler works from a multicultural, psychodynamic perspective.  She works with people of all "differences", including age, disability (physical/developmental/cognitive), religious/spiritual affiliation, ethnicity/race, sexual identity, socioeconomic status, ideology, national origin, indigenous heritage, and gender identity.   

Couples Therapy
All partnerships experience some "rocky" times.  Whether your relationship requires a little fine tuning, or some major reconstruction, Dr. Chandler can help restore the balance.  She has experience with alternative partnerships, including open (polyamorous), closed (commited), LGBT partnerships, married couples, etc.  One of the first questions Dr. Chandler asks couples, is "do you both want this to work?"  Surprisingly, not all couples answer "yes."  Thus, she has experience working with couples who want to amicably split, as well.   

Group Therapy
Sometimes, the group experience can be the catalyst for change in an individual's life.  Dr. Chandler works from a humanistic & existential point of view focusing on the interactions between members involved.  Group therapy can work well in conjunction with individual therapy, it can provide a chance to try out the new changes an individual is making in her/his life.  Some people think group therapy is more validating because they know the other people in the group are having similar issues.  Dr. Chandler has experience running several types of groups and will be adding them to her practice as the need arises. 

Family/System Consultation & Therapy
At times, it is necessary to pull members of the: family of origin (FOO), family of choice (FOC), or system into session with the individual client.  Prior to this meeting, Dr. Chandler ensures all parties involved are comfortable, namely the individual client.  This process may only require a few consultations/sessions.  Other times, from a systems theory frame of reference, the balance may be interrupted by a process that is taking place between several members of a family/system and may require continued family/system therapy.  Dr. Chandler defines "family" as both people who are related to you by birth, marriage, etc. and those you choose to be in your life.