J​e​n​n​i​f​e​r V​a​n​D​e​r​T​u​u​k​-​P​e​r​k​i​n​s, LPC

Jennifer VanDerTuuk-Perkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 27 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping adults who feel stuck between belonging and being themselves. Many people come with anxiety, stress, ADHD, or the effects of trauma and life change. She sees people coping with career shifts, divorce, military or veteran-related concerns, and struggles around identity and self-worth.

Her approach centers on practical, evidence-based techniques to help people name what they are experiencing. Jennifer helps clients recognize patterns like over-preparation, shame, or avoidance. She offers clear steps for managing symptoms and rebuilding routines that support daily life.

Clients often bring questions about healing from family rejection, coping with compassion fatigue, or finding life purpose after a major change. Jennifer works at a pace set by each person and focuses on real-world strategies for feeling more like yourself. She also supports those facing caregiver stress, first responder issues, and challenges related to autism and Asperger syndrome.

Jennifer provides telehealth services across Michigan and Pennsylvania. She combines long experience with a straightforward, compassionate style aimed at practical change. Her goal is to help people move from surviving to having more choice in how they live.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Approaches that help with trauma, identity, and everyday stress

Jennifer’s practice emphasizes evidence-based techniques that focus on clear skills and practical change. One common approach used is trauma-informed care, which helps people understand how past events shape current reactions and teaches grounding and regulation skills to reduce distress. Another frequently used style focuses on attention and executive skills for ADHD, offering routines and strategies to manage tasks, reduce overwhelm, and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Sessions adjust over time based on what helps most, so plans can change as progress is made.

Jennifer offers telehealth across Michigan and Pennsylvania, so many people can fit therapy into their week without traveling. If you need specifics about video or phone options, please confirm current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to keep regular appointments, handle shorter check-ins during busy weeks, and use sessions while managing work or caregiving responsibilities.