I have been working with Jenni off and on for over a decade. In this period, she has helped me navigate some incredibly challenging and significant changes, from improving my romantic relationships, to managing anxiety, and even a massive career change during my late 30s. One of the things I appreciate most is her ability to bring different tools and techniques depending on the current situation, ranging from digging into early childhood memories and somatic experiencing, all the way to the most practical behavioral tactics. As someone who really focuses on results, I attribute the success of our time together to this blend of traditional psychotherapy and much more tangible elements of Executive Coaching. She always talks about aligning the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual, and I definitely feel like I have made great progress towards that goal with her help. read more

I don't know where to begin. In November 2022, my first session with Jenni, I was a completely different person than the one I've become today. Jenni is direct, empathetic, and captivating in her ability to help me stay consistent in my healing journey. In the beginning, I saw Jenni every week for four months, and now meet with her every two weeks. If I could meet with her every day I would. She has been vital to my success in understanding/dealing with my personal and business relationships, helping me see the bigger picture, and getting me out of my head. I came to Jenni because I knew I needed to address things about myself before going out and achieving everything I wanted in my life. I am a sports guy, an entrepreneur, and a Tech Sales professional, and relate to the coaching style of self-improvement. When I saw that Jenni was a psycho-therapist as well as a somatic experience practitioner, I was curious about the approach but wasn't sure if there was gonna be the coaching aspect that I needed to be successful. Turns out she's been the best coach I've ever had and continues to impact my life in incredibly meaningful ways. I can't thank her enough for what she's done for me, my family, and my significant other. Everyone needs someone to guide them through all the things they've experienced in their life so that they can better understand themselves and be grounded in who they are. I decided to choose Jenni for this journey and will never look back. I highly recommend you do the same. #choosejenni read more

I am wholeheartedly grateful that I have found Jenni and have been working with her over the last year and a half. She kind hearted, intentional, down to earth, and incredibly genuine. She is the first therapist I have worked with who has made a real, tangible impact in my life, helping me work through practical steps to overcome life's challenges and hardship. As a medical professional, I find her explanation of human behavior fascinating, grounded in a deep, profound understanding of neuroanatomy and psychology, which she then applies to her treatment and meditation techniques. She takes the time to truly understand her patients, enabling her to offer personalized approaches that foster genuine personal growth. I have never worked with a therapist who cares so deeply and approaches therapy in such a holistic and personal way. I enthusiastically and completely recommend Jenni. read more

My work with Jenni has been put to the test in the time of COVID, as I am sheltering-in-place with my partner for the past month after 5 months of long-distance. Amidst the uncertainty, stress, and chaos, all of the work I've done with Jenni has been so incredibly helpful in showing up as my higher-self as often as a I can, acknowledging and apologizing when I fall short, and effectively communicating my needs and hearing hers. Jenni is ready and able to help right now, and she has provided me with so much wisdom and skill in the moment. Suffice it to say, I am so grateful for all the work we have done and I see how it is helping me and my relationship in these never-before-seen times. I highly highly recommend reaching out to her if you are facing challenges with your partner amidst this pandemic stress. It is a worthwhile investment of time and money. She has helped me and so many people I have referred her way. read more

After I realized I needed to go back to therapy, I searched for about two months, contacting more than 20 providers, for someone to work within my network. I finally got to a point of so much pain that I needed to talk to someone soon, and a friend recommended Jenni. When I reached out, Jenni was quick to respond and we set up a time to chat on the phone. Immediately when we talked, I felt a connection with someone who was genuinely invested as well as someone who knew what they were doing. I've been going to therapy on and off for 10 years, so I knew I needed to work with someone who had experience and could offer depth in our sessions. Although Jenni was out of network, working with her has been worth every penny. It's not an exaggeration to say that the work we've done together has saved my life and my relationships. What I've worked through and learned from our time together will have effects for the rest of my life. I've seen tangible changes and achieved many of the goals we set out to accomplish. I love working with Jenni, and I can't wait to see what more can come as we continue to work together. Therapy can be so uncertain and scary - I would highly recommend Jenni for anyone looking to explore what therapy can offer! read more

Jenni saw me through me a tough time. Having her by my side gave me the courage to stand my ground and withstand what life was throwing at me and importantly, stay intact through it all. I like her results oriented approach. She deeply connected with me, watched out for me, held me accountable. I've come out of our sessions a stronger person. I also really admire her as a person. Thank you for being my guardian angel, Jenni! read more

Of the handful of therapists I have experience working with, Jenni stands out as a star. I am a growth-oriented, self-motivated, and self-aware person and have often felt that previous therapists didn't really help me. But after seeing Jenni consistently for 3 months and doing my work between sessions, I've experienced more trauma recovery progress than ever before thanks to her unique psychosomatic approach to therapy. Jenni creates a fresh, airy, and supportive environment -- while also getting right down to business. I've received an unbelievable amount of value out of every session with her. If you're ready to learn how to heal, do your work, and are looking for someone to guide you, work with Jenni. read more

Jenni is amazing! Our work together has been transformative - I've made real, tangible progress over a short period of time and recommend her highly. read more

Finding Jenni has been the saving grace of Covid-19. After several phone consultations with therapists who were just...lackluster, Jenni was a breath of fresh air. She asked thoughtful questions and is obviously very good at what she does. I have several therapists over the course of my life and Jenni is in the top 1%. I could not recommend working with her more and just wish I'd found her sooner. read more

I rarely write reviews, but felt I needed to for Jenni, because she has been such a gift to my life when I needed it most. Without going into too many personal details, I want to help anyone reading this review to feel comfortable and excited to reach out to Jenni and work with her. Throughout my life in tough times I have gone to therapists for short stints and honestly didn't get too much out of the experience. I'm a very self-aware person and have had a lot of hard life experience that I've navigated myself through very well for the most part. I had experiences with therapists that left me without answered questions or helpful recommendations to improve my communication, thoughts and feelings. I've even had times that I felt belittled by therapists or like my experiences were not as I interpreted them (read: I was exaggerating the events/interactions significance in my life). Fast forward to working with Jenni and I found myself in a light, supportive, comforting environment where I could be my full self without judgement. Jenni looks at your whole self, not just fragments of a situation/problem, to help you understand the web of your life, psyche, soul, and everything else we weave together that makes our personal worlds what they are. She helped me uncover tools to function in a better capacity in my life, and helped calm some PTSD from a medical procedure that went terribly wrong. She helped me identify and manage anxiety and calm/repair old wounds that had previously kept me stuck in my close relationships, both romantic and familial. She has a way of talking with you that's so comforting and helpful in drawing out what's really going on, to get at the root of the reason why you're there. As a bonus, she offers somatic experiencing as an option in some sessions, which I found extremely helpful for me and some physical pain I had held on to from certain life events. I felt like I was going to see an extremely educated friend every time I'd go see Jenni and even in the tough sessions I believe we'd laugh quite a few times (we 100% have the same sense of humor- and she's not lacking in that department at all). She gives the best analogies that help you make sense of things, and truly cares about your progress. She takes great notes and is very smart about putting the pieces together in sessions to help you progress. She's so much more than a therapist, and I personally recommend her to everyone I know who is considering therapy. She is slightly more of an investment than other local therapists, but SO worth it. My insurance paid about half of her rates, and I'd just get a superbill from her, about monthly, and submit it myself. I honestly can say that I've learned lifelong ways of being that already have, and will continue to, aide me in tough life situations, or in coping/resolving trauma as it resurfaces in life. I feel so grounded and safe now, after working with Jenni, and am so thrilled to have her in my corner should I ever need to talk with her again to sort life's tough moments out...and feel lighter after putting it all into perspective. Thank you so much Jenni, sometimes I wish I wasn't so great at life now because I miss seeing you! This review is very overdue. If you're reading this and considering working with Jenni, don't hesitate- call her for a complimentary consultation. I knew within 5 minutes of talking with her on my phone consult that seeing her would be one of the best decisions ever. And it was. read more

Jenni is a wonderful therapist. I saw her in two capacities: as a couples therapist and as a PTSD trauma therapist. In both respects she was excellent. She helped my ex-fiancé and I work through difficult emotions and ultimately arrive at where we needed to be. For the PTSD work, Jenni employs a practice called somatic experiencing, which is quite powerful. It's a manner of tapping into your physical body and unlocking the trauma that you've stored there. It's exhausting and emotional but so worth it. She was patient and kind, but also pushed me to get at the root of things. Jenni is a far more participatory therapist than others I've encountered in the past; she doesn't just say "tell me more about that." She is engaged and committed to helping you. In just a few months I had the tools to manage my PTSD on my own and I'm forever grateful for her help. read more

I have been seeing Jenni for about 6 weeks. In that short time, she has helped me unlock the trauma that has been trapped inside of me for decades. We have begun the healing process. I thought my debilitating anxiety was my truth of things. In a recent session where I was in a state of shock from anxiety, Jenni guided me through~ 15 minutes of Somatic experiencing exercises; I came back into my body. I have never experienced relief like that in all of the years of trying to manage anxiety. Furthermore, Jenni was able to tease out the truth of what thought processes were driving my anxiety. By cropping out my thought processes distorted by my anxious attachment disorder and comparing them to the facts of the situation, my anxiety literally melted away. Lastly, by correctly identifying my anxiety as a disorder, I viewed it as something outside of me that could be healed and not something I had to live with for the rest of my life. Jenni is an amazing therapist and human being. If you are suffering from trauma, attachment disorder, please call her. It can be healed, and your heart can be set free. read more

Jenni is an incredible therapist. From doing couple's counseling to 1:1 counseling, I have enjoyed becoming a better version of myself as a result of our work together. Every area of my life is upgrading, and I believe it is because I am in better alignment with myself, my values and my purpose thanks to working with Jenni. read more

Jenni is a deeply warm, sincere, and caring therapist. She brings to her interactions an uplifting positive energy, supportive demeanor, and a wide range of tools she can gently apply in different situations. Though a great listener, she's not the sort to passively attend to someone kvetching on interminably; but acts as a confidence-inspiring guide leading one towards insight and effective action. read more

Jenni is the first therapist I have ever had and in some ways she taught how to DO therapy. She is funny, kind and guided me to undo some of the holes I would burrow myself in. Jenni helped me transform parts of my life through small incremental steps. I am still learning and processing what she has taught me and I can only hope my future therapist would be half as good as Jenni. I highly recommend her to especially first-time therapist triers so you have a high bar set up for you :)! read more

I have been working with Jenni for about a year and a half, and to say that my life has totally changed in that time would be an understatement!! I had seen several therapists prior to Jenni to deal with my anxiety, lack of sleep and various other stress related issues, but none of them provided what I needed.... What I found when I first sat down with Jenni was a therapist who not only listens, but also provides tangible tools to use on your own outside of the office to truly make a change in your life. She doesn't focus on drudging up the past, but rather focuses on what to do TODAY and going forward to move down the path you want to follow- be it with work, love, relationships, or even just your relationship to yourself. I can't say enough how much I am grateful for the help she has given me. Jenni helped this corporate finance drone take the leap into following her dream of working for herself and reconnecting with her desires and the things that really matter in life. To sum it up - Jenni is a Rockstar!! read more

I'm about to end another stint of time seeing Jenni, and once again I'm struck by how much I learn from our sessions. She has helped me with so many different issues, from depression and anxiety, to relationship issues, to issues of self-worth, to understanding my needs - we've been all over the place, and she always helps me gain a deeper perspective on whatever is going on in my life. Even on those days that I come in feeling happy with nothing particularly pressing going on, she helps me to think deeply about just what it is that's helping me to feel so content in my life, and how I can leverage knowledge of those good things as resources during the bad times. She helps you to discover the knowledge and tools that work for you to improve your life, whatever those may be. I highly recommend her for whatever you may be going through - Jenni will find a way to help you. read more

I can't say enough good things about my time with Jenni, whom I have worked with for the last 11.5 years. When we first started our work together, I felt completely collapsed and perpetually frozen. Jenni helped me reconstitute my inner strength in order to take down the walls that I'd built around me to protect my collapsed inner self. Throughout the process, we processed grief from the fatal accident that I survived, but that took my sister's life; through SE work, we cured my PTSD in cars, Jenni coached me through panic attacks at work; taught me how to check in with, and listen to my own body language to follow my own inner voice; helped me hone the characteristics I want in a partner; coached me through fostering my then-15 year old niece; and generally helped me untangle a mess of emotions that were running my life and removing my agency. Today, I feel fully confident with a quiet inner strength that sustains me through difficult situations in a conscious and meaningful way. And I feel a tremendous sense of joy and gratitude, both for Jenni, and for the shiny, bubbly personality that is able to come through now that we have cleared out all the underlying debris. If you are looking for a therapist who can help empower your agency in your own life, look no further. read more

Jenni is an amazing therapist. I worked with her regarding my relationship with my partner. Jenni was incredibly insightful into what we should avoid doing in our relationship and what would contribute to the growing of our relationship into something even more beautiful . Her wisdom, insight and efficiency of getting to issues quickly are outstanding. She is faster at getting results than any other therapist I have worked with. If you're looking for a life coach or therapist, she's the one! read more

TL; DR - Jenni is a Jedi Master and will teach you the ways of the force. 2 years into my current relationship, I began to repeat the same unhealthy behaviors that ended my prior ones. I soon realized that the casual online research and self-help books just weren't going to cut it. Luckily, a friend and former colleague referred me to Jenni and after a half hour phone consultation, I decided to start seeing her weekly. Jenni established rapport with me very quickly, and after a few sessions, I was sharing things with her that I'd never told anyone else. She listened intently to everything I said, and she responded to every point, always from a position of compassion and without judgment. She explained complex concepts in relatable terms that helped me draw connections from my past experiences to current-day thought patterns and behaviors. What was especially powerful about her method was that she guided me to make these connections on my own rather than just handing me the answers. Before seeing Jenni, I really had little awareness about how my childhood and adolescent experiences shaped the way I interacted with the world as an adult. Slowly, Jenni helped me unpack the effects of growing up in the closet and with a parent suffering from untreated PTSD. The grounding that resulted from this deep work helped me center myself, and gave me the capacity to respond to all of the crazy things that come up in life, rather than react out of impatience and anger. I found that my inner voice, that constant chatter that we all have, being kinder as a result. I came to Jenni because I wanted someone who would help me identify the root cause of the mental anguish I was experiencing, and help me heal it, rather than someone who would simply prescribe medication to numb it. Doing this work more difficult, and requires significantly more effort than taking a meds, but it is so much more freeing in the end. Jenni came along at the right time in my life. She helped me immensely and I will be forever grateful. If you're experiencing emotional pain or suffering mentally, give Jenni a call. It's seriously one of the best decisions you'll ever make. read more

Jenni is the therapist I thought I would never find. I have always believed that therapy can work wonders for a person's mind and spirit when the therapist/patient relationship is strong and thriving. That relationship can be a challenge to build and so my own therapist/patient relationship remained elusive. A dear friend, whose recommendation I trusted implicitly, recommended Jenni during one particularly difficult moment. That recommendation was truly a gift and I hope others reading these reviews take them as a testament to the strong, collaborative relationship Jenni strives to build with all her patients. After having worked with Jenni for sometime, I am impressed to take a step back and realize how much better I understand myself, my actions, and my reactions to the everyday challenges we all face. I have such a better understanding of my person, my core values, and what I need to make relationships of all varieties thrive. When you're in Jenni's office she makes you feel she is your champion - both by supporting your positive behaviors and never failing to provide strong feedback if your slipping into old, less productive habits. She helps you discover those aspects of yourself that control the greatest percentage of your happiness. None of this happens overnight; both the therapist and the patient need time to develop report and trust, but I hope to convey that Jenni is worth the commitment and she will help discover in you the things that are going to bring the greatest satisfaction with your life. read more

I went in to therapy with skepticism. However, after only a couple weeks of working with Jenni I have already begun to notice positive progress in my life. She has been an incredible guide in directing me to participate in meaningful work, to help me think about and experience my thoughts, insecurities, anxieties, etc. in different ways. She has brought an element of clarity, confidence and peace into my day to day. I look forward to continuing to work with her and continue to progress, moving forward. She is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced in what she does and it is clear that she has found her calling as a therapist. I can not recommend her enough to others who are interested. read more

I recently started working with Jenni and I can't say enough good things about her! I've had various therapists in the past who ranged from awful to good, but Jenni is truly amazing and I'm so grateful I found her. I left my first session with her with so many tools to help manage my anxiety that have already helped me make huge improvements which is awesome; I've left therapy sessions with other therapists in the past feeling completely drained with no direction or support and Jenni is quite the opposite. In my sessions since then she has strategically worked with me and has incredibly insights that have been life changing for me. I'm super optimistic about the work we've done thus far and how much further it can go as I continue to work through things with her. If you are hesitant about going to therapy because you've had poor experiences in the past, try to have an open mind and go see Jenni because she is unparalleled! read more

I have worked with Jenni on and off for almost 2 years now, and can't recommend her more highly as a therapist. She is warm, caring, wise, and incredibly gifted at what she does. Moreover, her positive energy, combined with a deep groundedness in reality, make her an ideal therapist for people wanting to live life as fully, openly, honestly, and joyfully as possible. Jenni really helps you get from where you are (whether that be a place of mild dissatisfaction or a major life crisis), to where you want to be -- not by giving easy answers, but by offering support and guidance so you can work yourself there as you're ready. Working with Jenni has also helped me turn what might otherwise be major crises or breaking points into opportunities for personal growth, healing, and ultimately deeper strength in myself and openness towards the world. I have worked with Jenni on an individual basis (both traditional counseling and somatic experiencing), and as a couple's therapist, and recommend her highly in any of these capacities. I am grateful to have learned an enormous amount about myself through my work with Jenni, and as a result am not only happier, more grounded and more deeply alive, but have more to give to my work and my relationships with others as well. I would definitely say that working with Jenni is one of the best "self-investments" I've ever made! read more

I hardly ever write reviews but my experience with Jenni has been so exceptional that I felt compelled. She is a true professional and has provided expert guidance and invaluable insight. I highly, highly recommend Jenni. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and is very intuitive. She helped open up awareness and provide clarity. Light bulb moments happened multiple times times through her guidance and she also provided tools that will be useful for many years to come. She is worth every penny. read more

I have been seeing Jennie for about 1 1/2 years and am so thankful for her. I love her approach. She is very intuitive, direct and firm, but also very compassionate. I have noticed such a positive change in myself as a result of our work together...and I do mean work : ) read more

I decided to something proactive instead of reactive and for the first time in my life decided to seek a therapist about 8-9 months ago. With this quest, I've found Jenni and from the start I felt as though she really cared about me and my needs and was there to guide me. Her energy has always been soothing and you can definitely tell she is sincere and genuinely cares about your whole wellness. We specifically worked on my phobias, grief caused traumas and anxiety (among many others ) and she tremendously helped me to not only cope with my stressors on a daily basis but also to actively help me think of ways to calm myself and manage everything better which really made my quality of life better. Outside of our sessions, she also helped me a lot with my insurance when I had no clue what I was doing which I greatly appreciated. I think finding a therapist that you can connect with and feel comfortable to let yourself be vulnerable enough to really make progress is very important and can be quite fragile and heartbreaking- but I strongly urge anyone looking for a therapist to work with Jenni as I think she is amazing. I'm grateful to have found her and to have made such amazing progress. read more

Before I went to Jenni I wondered if all of the 5-star reviews were real, but I can honestly say I am deeply, deeply grateful to have walked into her office (and yes, they are definitely real). She is helping me work through deep wounds to help me understand their impact on my behavior. I have needed her as both an immediate impact crisis counselor, and as a life coach and guide. She is exceptionally wise and well trained, and will push you to make the progress that your circumstance requires. Be prepared to go deep and work hard. It is not cheap, but it is very, very worth it. read more

I have been working with Jenni for a little over a year and recommend her very highly as a therapist. I started seeing Jenni when I was going through a tough time at work and with some things personally and it was very helpful to have someone to talk through these challenges with and to give me guidance. Jenni is excellent in giving insights based on what you are saying and also not saying (by reading body language) and can help you sort through the clutter to get to some clarity. Her "Deal Makers / Deal Breakers" exercise also helped me to articulate what it is that I was looking for in a relationship which has helped tremendously for me to be open to new and different types of people and be open to a relationship. Lastly - she is very direct - you never have to guess what she is trying to tell you and while sometimes the advice is hard to hear, it is extremely helpful. I have grown as a person in the last year and have overcome several major challenges that I was grappling with and I would not have been as successful had it not been for working with Jenni as a therapist - its been an phenomenal experience! read more

Jenni really helped my boyfriend and I get through a rough patch in our relationship. She was very open minded about everything and there was no judgement whatsoever. My boyfriend was very hesitant about going to therapy at first but ended up enjoying sessions with Jenni. She helped us think of different ways to approach situations and how to resolve issues in the future. She genuinely wants you and your relationship to succeed and gives you the advice to do it on your own. I would highly recommend going to Jenni!! read more

Jenni has been very helpful to several of my patients. I appreciate her approach and see results. She is always to enthusiastic and is just a joy to be around. read more

I saw Jenni for about 12 sessions after my therapist had to leave the Marina Counseling Center. She is a very warm person, but was a poor fit for me. She is very directive, and has a very strong personality. read more

I've been dealing with an anxiety/panic disorder which was also causing depression. Over the past few years it had continued to escalate to the point where it was affecting my physical health, sleep, and I could no longer get on a plane. I've been seeing Jenni for almost a year and a half (who was referred by a friend and also a client of hers), and she has helped me tackle these issues. She has helped me work on getting to the root of the issues, and provided me with tools to use when feeling anxious or in a situation that would cause a panic attack. Even though I will never be "cured", I can honestly say my panic/anxiety/depression have been greatly reduced. The tools she has taught me to use have been a game-changer for me, to the point where I've been able to fly twice in the past few months. She also introduced me to and worked alongside a Dr who helped with my physical/stomach issues. Jenni is not just a therapist, but also someone that really cares for me and my well being. read more

Jenni helped my partner and I through a rough time after 20 some years together. Neither of us had been to therapy before and at the beginning resisted the thought of going. Jenni made both of us feel very comfortable and taught us both how to better communicate and understand each other and our needs. After about 6 months we felt that we had reached our goal and Jenni was supportive in having us move on but also left the door open to come back at any time should we need a "refresher." The entire experience changed both of our minds about therapy and I would highly recommend Jenni to anyone on the fence about therapy. read more

Jenni is incredible. She has the balance down between sensitivity and tough love. We only worked together for a short while as I relocated to another city, but in that time I felt like I had known her for years and am constantly reminding myself of certain things she has said. She is also trained and licensed as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, which means she spent an additional 3 years past traditional studying to learn this specific type of therapy. The premise of Somatic Experiencing is that as human beings we have become so smart that we have trained ourselves to inhibit our natural healing processes - such as avoiding, stuffing, denying etc. In the wild when an animal experiences trauma, they fully experience it and then are able to completely let it go. Somatic Experiencing helps individuals to fully embrace trauma such that it can be completely released. I would recommend her to anyone, especially those committed to their own growth, healing and peeling back the layers of the onion. read more

Jenni Lipari Maxson is a therapist working at the Marina Counseling Center. She is knowledgeable, helpful, kind and attentive!

Jenni Lipari Maxson is a Psychoanalyst, therapist, who feels thoughtful, kind, gentle and has many tools and options to use and offer.

Jenni and I have worked together for 3.5 years. She has helped me in work, love and self. She says things that stick both on the surface and in the deep ends! It's not only the hour that she makes count, but it's what she says that resonates and swirls around and finds it's way into results! After all of our time working together, I've had positive feedback from those around me and I truly feel like I'm a better, more understanding, patient, and happy person. I wholeheartedly recommend Jenni! read more