Hey you. I’m so glad you’re here.

I know some things about being human … anxiety, loss, healing, grief, growth, triumph … I have lived it.

Years ago, I struggled to find a therapist who would relate to me like a fellow human, not a science experiment. I know what it’s like to be in the vulnerable process of searching for a safe confidante who will see you.

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My huge heart is going to care about you in ways you may not have experienced with other providers. My “why” and the relationship we cultivate together is sacred.

During therapy, I will do my best not to make assumptions and to always keep a learning mindset. I want to hear from you about the quality of our relationship. I will flex with creativity, kindness, encouragement, a nonjudgmental sense of humor, gratitude, and a passionate belief that things can change when you lean into the tough inner work.

I draw on human-centered, evidence-based practices including: Narrative Therapy (certified practitioner); Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT); Internal family systems (IFS); Psychodynamic therapy; Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT); Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT); mindfulness, and natured-based methods (aka “ecotherapy”).

When I invite insight and transformation, my work is not prescriptive in nature. I listen to you and understand that different folks have very different needs in therapy. I am open to hearing about how your lived experience influences who you are. These important details support the co-creation of the journeying and healing processes.

If you want a perfectly curated life, you might look elsewhere. :-) However, if you are ready to roll up your sleeves, get messy, and bring down the walls, I’m your human.

Creds

- I, Jenna Maxfield (dba “know & heal SF”), am a licensed clinical social worker maintaining current independent licensure at the highest level of practice. (LCSW-Colorado, LICSW-Massachusetts)

- Education: B.S. in Behavioral Sciences (U.S. Air Force Academy); Master of Social Work (MSW, Boston College), Graduate Certificate in Organizational Behavior (Harvard), music composition studies at CU Boulder + SF Conservatory of Music

- post-graduate clinical fellowship in Women’s Health at Atrius (Harvard Medical School training affiliate) supporting historically marginalized people in the community health setting

- design + leadership of sexual assault response programs and patient-centered mental health programs

- consistent consultation with other mental health and wellness experts

- integrated training completed to engage poetry, music, and creative writing to support healing

Leadership

I have dedicated much of my life (over 19 years) to humanizing healthcare services within dehumanizing systems across the U.S., Europe, East Asia, and Central Asia. I value love, dignity, respect, integrity, and strong character. My Christian identity informs my commitment to social justice and culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed care. I celebrate humans of all identities, abilities and belief systems. Tell me what you need.

“When Jenna speaks, she is a beacon of compassion. The other immediately begin to discover hidden parts of themselves.”

— JIM D., CLINICAL ADVISOR