Jennifer Alward

Jennifer Alward is a highly experienced therapist with a passion for helping individuals find healing and joy in their lives. With nearly 15 years of experience, Jennifer has worked with people of all ages, including children, teens, families, parents, adults, and couples. She utilizes various therapy modalities, such as cognitive, Christian, art, sand-tray, and play therapies, to tailor her approach to each client’s unique needs. Jennifer takes a person and strength-based approach to therapy, empowering her clients to identify their strengths and work towards personal growth. She specializes in helping clients develop healthier coping skills for stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and depression, as well as improving their relationships with their children, spouses, and extended families. Jennifer’s favorite part of her work is assisting clients in recognizing the good in their lives, dreaming of their future, and taking practical steps towards achieving their goals. She finds great fulfillment in witnessing her clients’ progress and celebrating their strengths. Jennifer’s professional journey includes graduating from Northland Pines High School in WI in 1997, earning her BA in psychology and art from Bethel College/University in MN in 2000, completing her MA in Marriage & Family Therapy & Art Therapy at Notre Dame de