B.A. in Theological Ethics, Belmont University
Jennifer VanBoxel is a systemic therapist with advanced training in evidence-based models, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) trauma therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), and Prepare/Enrich Premarital Therapy. In conjunction with using evidence-based models in psychotherapy, she practices from a humanistic client-centered paradigm and is passionate about establishing emotional safety in therapy and helping individuals, couples, and families thrive within their relationships. Ms. VanBoxel has particular experience working with individuals and couples managing life transitions, anxiety/stress, school/vocational stress, relational issues/distress, and trauma histories.
In addition to her clinical work, Ms. VanBoxel is involved in expanding relational therapy and emotionally-focused intervention research for interpersonal trauma populations with Complex-PTSD.
Chair-Elect, Couple and Intimate Relationship Topical Interest Network of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
Jennifer VanBoxel has several forthcoming publications in press, which include a clinical handbook for treating Couples in the context of C-PTSD and several empirical studies on systemic family therapy interventions.