Jennifer Raftis

Hi, welcome to my page through my practice Dream Again Counseling, LLC.

Needing someone to walk alongside you for support yet challenge you to grow and be your best possible self? Let's use the power of hope, growth, and healing to make the changes you want to make. I want to help you set clear goals and positive expectancy for yourself while developing the resiliency you need to do hard things. I will use research-based counseling approaches and individualize the session for you!

Together, let's help you dream again about the person you want to be,the mindset you want to have, the relationships you want to cultivate, and the future you envision.

I work primarily with clients who may struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, emotional regulation, boundaries, and low self-esteem. With our initial session, assessments and psychoeducation may be given, but the therapeutic alliance and learning who you are as a whole person is important as well. I give practical and applicable strategies and visuals to help you understand and use but will delve deeper to help you grow and change.

I seek to know your story and help you change your narrative so you can have more hope and positive expectancy for your life and future.

I work with children, teens, and adults. I can also work with diverse and multicultural populations, neurodivergent clientele, educators, ministry leaders, and those who have been a part of adoption or foster care. I use an eclectic approach that is individualized for the client, their needs and ways they learn. This may include Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Trauma informed, and/or mindfulness. Faith based counseling is offered if desired. With children/teens, I may incorporate creative play and art therapy to help with responses and reflections and process emotions and situations. I focus on the whole person, their values and strengths, and ways they can grow using both values based and growth mindset approaches. There is a balance of digging deep and practical applications to use.

I am an AZ certified Professional licensed counselor as well as state board approved Clinical supervisor. Trained in trauma, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Experience teaching workshops, psychoeducational classes as well as working with women/teens/children. I was also a former educator in schools for 12 years working in general and special education.

Training & Certifications

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (CCTS)
• State board approved Clinical supervisor
• Trainings in CBT, DBT and ACT