Jennifer Thakur, MEd, LCMHC

Welcome to Hearth Counseling & Consulting

Hello, and thank you for taking the courageous step to prioritize your mental health and well-being. I'm Jennifer Thakur, a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with Hearth Counseling & Consulting, PLLC, licensed to serve clients in North Carolina and Florida.

Education & Professional Background

  • Master of Education in Counseling: [Institution not specified]

  • Licensure: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

  • Professional Experience:

    • 13 years in the Wake County School System, focusing on children and adolescents

    • Transitioned to private practice to support young adults, couples, and families

My Approach to Therapy

I aim to create a safe and judgment-free space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors at your own pace. Utilizing various evidence-based therapeutic approaches, I tailor each session to meet your unique needs.

Areas of Focus

  • Men’s Mental Health: Addressing unique challenges men face in managing stress, navigating relationships, and balancing societal expectations

  • Life Transitions: Assisting clients through significant changes

  • Relationship Strengthening: Working with couples to enhance their connections

  • Self-Understanding: Helping individuals gain deeper insights into themselves

Therapeutic Techniques & Modalities

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Identifying and modifying unhelpful thought patterns

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Processing past traumas and emotional distress

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy: Developing practical solutions to current challenges

  • Art Therapy: Utilizing creative expression for healing

  • Mindfulness Practices: Cultivating present-moment awareness and stress management

Insurance Accepted

  • BCBS

  • Aetna

  • UHC

  • Heathy Blue

  • Carolina Complete

  • Amerihealth Caritas

  • UHC Community Plan

  • Wellcare

  • Out-of-network for all others

  • Virtual sessions offered