Jennie Jung, M.A., AMFT

With couples

Many couples come in feeling exhausted from fighting, not fighting, or walking on eggshells, only to end up feeling more distant and disconnected. Underneath these patterns are often deeper wounds carried over from attachment injuries, relational wounds. These experiences can keep couples stuck in cycles of shame and loneliness, even when there is love and a desire to feel close again. I help couples move beyond blame and reactivity, and instead understand the deeper emotional needs driving their patterns. Together, we make space for each partner’s fears, longings, and protective strategies. Rather than seeing each other as the problem, we begin to understand the cycle itself as the common enemy—one that both of you have been trying to navigate in the best way you know how.

I also draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help couples identify and shift the negative cycles that keep them stuck. Through this work, I support you in creating new, more secure ways of reaching for each other—ways that foster trust, safety, and emotional connection. As you begin to feel more seen and supported, it becomes possible to respond to each other with greater compassion instead of defensiveness or withdrawal.

What it’s like to work with me  

I believe that emotional pain stems from hurtful relationships, and that healing also happens through experiencing healthy connections—and therapy can be a space for that healing. To do this, I focus on building trust and real connection in our therapeutic relationship, showing up authentically as myself, listening deeply, and gently challenging you to explore your inner world with me. Whether working with individuals or couples, my goal is to create a space where you feel safe and empowered to speak from the true place of vulnerability and hurt, trust your inner voice and insights, and build healthier relationships with yourself and others. 

About me 

My journey as a psychotherapist began with my own experience of navigating my mental health and cultural identity as a first generation Asian American immigrant, a partner, and a mother. These lived experiences deepen my understanding of the cultural layers that inform the way we experience the world. Growth and healing take time, patience, and commitment, but it doesn’t have to happen alone. Therapy can offer support and connection along the way, and I would be honored to walk with you on this path. 

Hello, I’m Jennie. I’m a therapist dedicated to helping people heal from wounds—whether from past or present relationships, broken trust, or deeper patterns rooted in intergenerational trauma. Many people seek therapy because of difficulties in their relationships with others, and these challenges often mirror how they relate to themselves- patterns that are commonly rooted in earlier life experiences. Therapy offers a space to explore and make sense of these interconnected wounds, opening the door for deep curiosity and listening and making room for greater clarity, compassion, and deeper connections. 

With individuals 

I strive to help individuals build inner peace and security, with a particular focus on how childhood, racial, and cultural experiences shape mental and relational well-being. This means that together, we explore your past through a cultural lens to better understand your present struggles. By slowing down to understand the roots of your suffering and learning to hold and move through your pain with compassion, my hope is for you to rebuild trust and love—both in your relationships and within yourself. With deeper awareness and compassion, comes the freedom to make different choices for yourself.