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Dr. Jennifer Kennelly
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Let's Connect (831) 216-3062
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist and have been serving the needs of children, adolescents, and adults for over 20 years. I grew up in the Santa Cruz area and I am thrilled to be serving our beautiful community. I provide both therapy and psychological testing to children and adults in order to help my patients grow into their full potential. Oftentimes, problems that seem insurmountable are due to the ways in which we perceive them. Feeling as though we lack the power to change keep us locked in old, unproductive patterns. Understanding what is holding you back is often the key to growth, change, and greater life satisfaction.
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I am trained to treat various issues with interventions tailored to the individual needs of the client. I believe a trusting therapeutic relationship combined with feedback that allows for compassionate exploration often helps people understand their struggle, as well as how to rise above it and cope with what once felt insurmountable.
I would be honored to assist you in your journey of growth and change for greater peace and life satisfaction. Whether it be individual therapy or psychological testing aimed at diagnosis and treatment planning, or simply a consult to discuss which direction to take, I am here to assist you.
Call or Email Dr. Jennifer Kennelly now for a free 15 minute consultation - (831) 216-3062
Let's Connect (831) 216-3062
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Pay by Cash, Check, Paypal, Venmo, Zelle
Insurance
- Medicare
- Out of Network
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (831) 216-3062
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Dr. Jennifer Kennelly
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY 19418 Dr. Jennifer Kennelly
- In Practice for 21 Years
- Membership with Monterey Bay Psychological Association 2023
- Attended Palo Alto University, Ph.D., Graduated 2002
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Intellectual Disability
- Life Transitions
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Testing and Evaluation
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Call for a free consultation now - (831) 216-3062
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Dr. Jennifer Kennelly
Psychologist, PhD