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discover a new path forward

Trauma and Gottman Method Couples Therapy in Michigan and Across Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Washington D.C. 

In Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey and Washington D.C.

counseling for entrepreneurs, professionals and CREATIVES

In Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey and Washington DC

Counseling for Teens and Parents

Or perhaps you're a student who was at the top of your class, and now you’re really struggling.

You constantly feel overwhelmed by school, the competition, the never-ending assignments and deadlines. You may also be struggling with your friendships and relationships, that it just feels like too much and there are just too many demands on you.

Or maybe you’re a parent, and you’ve noticed your child is truly struggling and just not themselves. You’ve always been able to help them get back on their feet, but things are different and they need someone to talk to.

Students and Teens

You should be at the top of your game but instead, you feel like you’re running on empty. You feel like you can never stay on top of it all.

Or maybe it takes you forever to get to bed, because your mind keeps spinning, on all the “what ifs”, the relentless grind, competition, or maybe it's all the people that are counting on you.

Perhaps you’ve noticed that your relationships are suffering, you keep fighting with your partner, or just can’t make your relationships work. Everyone is telling you - you’re just not you anymore. 

Entrepreneurs and Professionals

Under the surface, have you ever felt like this?

Life doesn’t have to stay this way.

My clients walk away from therapy feeling safe, supported and armed with new knowledge, strategies, and tools they can use every day. If you’re tired of feeling stuck and are ready to take the next step, I would love to hear your story and help you thrive.

I help adolescents, adults and couples, challenge their depression, anxiety, and trauma and empower them to thrive. I specialize in providing counseling using research-based interventions that have been proven to produce results.

As a lifelong social worker and researcher I have nearly 20 years in the helping profession, and I bring that expertise to our therapeutic space by providing customized and data-driven treatment to help you experience the change you deserve.


Hi, I'm Dr. Jennifer Tang Cole, LMSW, Ph.D.

Common Issues We Can Help With:

trauma

Trauma can fundamentally impact the brain and affect your emotional well-being and relationships. If traumatic memories or PTSD have you feeling stuck in life, seeking support can help. We use eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to help clients resolve past experiences and heal from the negative feelings associated with their traumas.

Strengthen Self-Esteem

Low self-esteem can come from traumatic stress, family dynamics, or mental health struggles. When you lack confidence, the rest of your life often suffers. My goal is to help you foster resilience and feel more empowered with yourself. You don't need to be optimistic all the time, but believing in yourself can help you make the best decisions for your well-being.

work stress and burnout

If you are experiencing burnout, overwhelmed by your workload, relentless company culture, or stress of job stability, therapy can help. Together, we'll unpack these work stressors and difficulties with your professional identity and review healthier coping strategies to manage stress. You can feel confident at work while also having a sense of balance in your personal life.

COuPLES THERAPY, discernment counseling and Parenting Support

Relationships are tough. We provide Gottman Method couples therapy for couples hoping to work through challenges in communication, conflict, disconnection, break down of trust and commitment. Other couples are at crossroads and maybe at the brink of divorce, discernment counseling can provide expert guidance in navigating these difficult conversations.   Parenting can be challenging and many parents experience guilt, uncertainty, depression, or anxiety while raising their children. Parenting support counseling can help parents navigate their journeys. 

Control Anxiety

Anxiety can manifest in both emotional and physical sensations. Anxiety disorders can make it challenging to stay present in your daily life. You may feel so overwhelmed, irritable or cynical that you can't focus or enjoy your relationships with others. Therapy can help you work through your triggers and develop healthier coping skills.

children & adolescent support

Youth are particularly susceptible to mental health issues, and they don't always have the words to describe how they’re feeling or the right coping strategies for dealing with their stress. I work with children and adolescents to strengthen emotional regulation and cultivate better self-esteem. As a parent, one of the best gifts you can give your child is to provide support and help them build their own toolkit for life.

Whether to reconcile or part ways, make informed decisions with specialized short-term counseling 

DISCERNMENT
COUNSELING 

A safe and non-judgmental space to help you become the couple you want to be. 

GOTTMAN METHOD
COUPLES THERAPY

Support for work stress, burnout and overwhelm.

Counseling for  Professionals and Entrepreneurs

Experience healing and reconnection with EMDR.

EMDR TRAUMA COUNSELING

Specialty Counseling Offerings

Refresh your relationships with improved communication, intimacy, and ability to manage conflict

Improved connection with friends, family, classmates, or coworkers

Increase your knowledge and skills to handle life’s challenges

Reduce negative emotions and symptoms

Reduce depressive, anxious, and traumatic symptoms

Benefits of Investing in Yourself:

Evidence-based and data-driven therapy

Customized treatment to your specific needs

Privacy and accessibility

Access to tools and resources you can use every day

Trusted Professional with 19+ years of experience

Committed to clinical excellence

Why Choose Bayani Wellness and Counseling?

Ready to Experience the Change You Deserve?

— Colleague

I’ve known Jennifer for 20 years. She’s a highly-skilled service provider, who’s motivated, extremely diligent, thorough, and committed to providing community services of the highest quality. She is respected by her colleagues, for her leadership, advocacy, and her ability to develop and evaluate community programs for some of the most vulnerable and in-need communities in our region.

— Colleague

Jennifer worked for our organization for several years. I’ve observed her as a community researcher and educator. She has an innate ability to connect with others, coaching them through complex research and skills-based programs. Her work is always of the highest quality and was widely respected throughout our department and organization. 

— Colleague

As a former colleague, I’ve known Jennifer for the past 18 years. She has an innate understanding of communities impacted by mental, social, and health issues. She is a passionate community leader, committed, and works tirelessly for the communities she serves! I’ve observed her interactions with staff, community members, and clients, and she has always displayed a tremendous amount of integrity, respect, professionalism, connection, and warmth. 

— Colleague

I’ve known Jennifer for more than two decades. She has dedicated her life’s work to the helping profession. She’s a great communicator, empathetic, and a passionate community advocate. She has a keen ability to attune to the needs of the communities she serves. In the time that I’ve known her, she has always strived for excellence as a clinician, professional, and researcher. 

testimonials

Join me for your private virtual sessions, where you will learn different strategies and tools to tackle those barriers that are making you feel stuck. Between sessions, I will provide access to additional tools and supportive resources to help fuel your progress. 

Step 3: Powered to Thrive

After you decide to become a client, you’ll receive a series of intake forms and assessments. Your time is too valuable to waste, and I start working even before our first appointment. At your scheduled time, we will dive into our work so I can learn more about what brings you to therapy. 

Step 2: Intake + Plan

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation. I’ll answer any questions you have so you can be sure we’re a good fit.

Step 1: Consultation

Ready? Let's Get Started.

Take the next step! Schedule your free consultation today.

Life doesn’t have to stay this way. Discover a new path forward and let Bayani Wellness and Counseling help you experience the change you deserve.