Have consequences stopped working leaving you at a loss in the face of difficult behaviors?
Are your date night conversations only about your children?
Do you find yourself repeating what your parents said to you and regretting it?
Are you seeking a more peaceful co-parenting dynamic that puts your child first rather than past marital conflicts?
Looking For The Next
Level of Parenting?
Are you currently in search of a child therapist, but deep down, you feel that what could truly make a difference is building your skills and confidence in parenting? Through my experience, I have come to understand that when I assist a parent in feeling more empowered, it has a positive ripple effect on the entire family.
Therapy Services
provided for individuals,
parents and co-parents
Hello! I’m Jennifer Stoakes, MA, LMHC
A Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington State with over two decades of experience in the field.
For the past two decades, my clinical focus has centered on children. I’ve consistently found that involving parents in a child’s therapy is the most crucial aspect of our work. My extensive experience is rooted in supporting parents and helping them become the best possible caregivers for their children. Shifting my focus to work directly with parents is a natural progression, driven by the profound lessons I’ve learned from the families I’ve had the privilege to assist. After all, parents are a child’s most invaluable resource.
CLIENT FEEDBACK
My daughter has been seeing Jennifer since she was in the 2nd grade, and I believe that has made all the difference for her. I've watched as her emotional intelligence has grown. Her ability to process and express what's going on for her inside is now expressed with a clarity, confidence, and simplicity which can cut through my frustrations with her. Jennifer has also been an invaluable coach and interpreter for me. She has a way of framing things that unlocks my compassion for my daughter. She's filed down my rough edges, and encouraged me to Stand and Listen in a way which has brought a closeness and intimacy between my daughter and I for which I am so grateful.
~ J.P
Jennifer helps you navigating life and its difficulties as a human being, parent, and co-parent with incredible wisdom and calm. She also provides an amazing therapeutic approach through which you have the chance to heal the root issues from your past, which in turn can help you become a better parent and improve your well-being tremendously.
~ P.H
I Initially sought out Jen’s help for my child. Once she realized that she could help me and that would help my child our sessions shifted to focus on helping me become the parent I always wanted to be and the parent I wanted my child to have.
~ M.K
Working with Jen has radically transformed my relationship with my children and my parenting. Where there was previously anxiety, frustration, sadness, and often anger, there is now understanding and connection. I had no idea what needed to change or how to make possible something different, and working with Jen’s deep care, knowledge, and depth of experience has provided me with tangible skills and understanding that translates into a richer, happier, and more easeful parenting - I am so very grateful. Thank you Jen!
~ E.G
Jennifer Stoakes has been an invaluable resource, giving me the tools to grow closer with my family. She has a compassionate ear, incredible patience and a knack for troubleshooting difficult territory using multiple positive parenting approaches she can tailor to the unique situation at hand. Not only has Jennifer been able to offer key insights into the mindsets of my kids, helping me navigate a new blended family, but she has helped me grow both as a mom and as an individual. With her lifespan integration therapeutic approach, I have been able to connect dots across my childhood and begin the healing process from both known traumas and those newly discovered. Thanks to Jennifer I have found my worth not only as a mom but as a confident woman, stepping out into new, exciting territory.
