Jennifer Farmer, LPC, helps those struggling with life’s many challenges in relationships, life transitions, career decisions, addiction, personal growth, trauma and grief. She provides knowledge, supportive counseling and the level of accountability that you want to attain your goals for a happier life and better relationships. The purpose of the counseling relationship is to help people grow, heal, and achieve their life goals. At the outset of the therapy relationship, goals will be developed. Together plans are developed collaboratively to help to you reach those goals.

What is Jennifer’s treatment philosophy?

Jennifer uses eclectic techniques from several schools of thought. She believes knowledge is power and education can be an important part of therapy. A cognitive behavioral approach works well with many clients. This blends understanding and learning the reasons behind certain behaviors. Jennifer will teach you how to implement techniques to resolve or decrease the problem behaviors. She helps clients gain insight into their problems so that they will no longer feel stuck or unhappy. This helps them formulate their new plan to move forward and make life changes. Jennifer works with children, adolescents, and young adults (under 25 years old) in a developmental context to prepare the clients for the current and next stage of development.

Jennifer adheres to the code of ethics set by the American Mental Health Counselors Association. “Mental health counselors believe in the dignity and worth of the individual. They are committed to increasing knowledge of human behavior and understanding of themselves and others. While pursuing these endeavors, they make reasonable effort to protect the welfare of those who seek their services or of those that may be the subject of any study. They use their skills only for the purpose consistent with these values and do not knowingly permits the misuse of others. While demanding for themselves freedom of inquiry and community, mental health counselors accepts the responsibility this freedom confers: competence, objectivity in the application of skills, and the concern for the best interest of clients, colleagues, and society in general.”

What is a Licensed Professional Counselor and their background?

A License Professional Counselor (LPC) is a highly trained, skilled professional who holds at least a masters degree in counseling, has at least 4 years of clinical internships with directed and supervised experience and is licensed by the Secretary of State Georgia Composite Board of Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists. LPC’s must also complete yearly continuing education requirements (CE’s) to maintain their state licensure.

Can an LPC give a diagnosis?

Yes, a LPC can provide counseling, a diagnosis and therapeutic support for individuals struggling with clinical disorders such as depression, anxiety, life adjustment difficulties, unwanted thoughts and self harm.

Can an LPC prescribe medicine?

No, you would be referred to a qualified licensed psychiatrist (MD) for further evaluations. Jennifer has a network of trusted consultants with whom she works if referrals are needed.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call Jennifer at 678.819.2596.