Jenna Paulsen, LMHCA, LPCA
Jenna Paulsen
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (WA), Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (OR)
About Jenna as a Counselor
Jenna is a Licensed Mental Health Counseling Associate in Washington and a Licensed Professional Counseling Associate in Oregon. She is also a Nationally Certified Counselor. Her Direct Supervisor is Blake Arnold. She is able to provide in person counseling in Camas, WA or online counseling for Washington and Oregon residents.
Jenna sees the need for supportive non-parent mentors and adults in the lives of children and adolescents. Supporting and helping parents, children, teenagers, and families alike understand their personal hardships and how to successfully overcome them fuels Jenna’s passion to counsel. Along the same lines, young adults struggle with transitional periods and seek out guidance on the wisest choices for them. Jenna’s goal is to help children, adolescents, and the young adult population pinpoint areas where they want to grow and to walk alongside them as they strive to meet those aspirations.
Jenna’s passion for counseling youth stems from over 8 years of volunteer experience. Jenna wants to apply the knowledge gained from studying Psychology and Sociology. Understanding the developmental, physical, cognitive, and emotional changes that children and teens are going through can aid in their overall wellbeing.
Jenna’s passion for youth counseling stems from years of volunteering with students 13-18 years old. Jenna wants to apply the knowledge gained from studying Psychology and Sociology. Understanding the developmental, physical, cognitive, and emotional changes that both youth and young adults struggle with can assist parents, coaches, and mentors to discover ways to come along side these age groups in time of need.
Training and Background
Jenna received her Master’s of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Seminary with an emphasis in Child and Youth Specialization in 2024. Jenna also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington State University in Psychology. Jenna uses a combination of strengths-based interventions, play therapy, as well as cognitive behavioral therapy as three approaches to counseling. Relevant coursework that Jenna has taken thus far, includes child assessment and treatment, parent skills training, advanced child and adolescent training, suicide prevention, psychopathology, and advanced theory. Jenna holds certifications in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and psychological first aid.
Tuesdays: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wednesdays: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursdays: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Fridays: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
All appointments must be scheduled in advance
Jenna is able to offer supervisory billing under her direct supervisor in order to offer in-network benefits and rates for clients with PacificSource Commercial Insurance.
Jenna is an out-of-network provider and is able to provide superbills (“therapy receipts”) to any client who wishes to use his/her out-of-network benefits with all other commercial insurance carriers.
When exploring your out-of-network benefits, ask your insurance about the deductible, reimbursement, and process for submitting superbills.
Counselors and providers are better able to protect your personal and health information with the greatest degree of privacy when you pay privately for your services without using insurance. Your records remain free from any audit or compliance check. You have the most flexibility and control in deciding the session frequency, longevity, content, and interventions. Mental health diagnoses are not provided to your insurance.
Counseling Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- Communication difficulties
- Life Transitions
- Coping skills
- Spirituality and ministry issues
- Grief & loss
- Work/life balance
- Gender Identity & Sexuality
- Neurodiversity
Counseling Services
- Individuals
- Children (5+ years old)
- Teens (13-18 years old)
- Young Adults
- Adults
Additional Information
In her free time, Jenna enjoys spending time at the beach, drinking coffee, hiking, reading, volunteering, as well as spending time with family and friends. Jenna can incorporate a Christian faith perspective into counseling for any client who desires faith integration.