J​e​n​n​i​f​e​r V​a​n​D​e​r​T​u​u​k​-​P​e​r​k​i​n​s, LPC

Jennifer VanDerTuuk-Perkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 27 years of experience supporting people through major life shifts. She focuses on practical, steady work that helps clients name their concerns and find manageable steps forward. People often come with stress, anxiety, ADHD, or the strain of hiding parts of themselves, and she helps them sort out what matters most now.

She works with adults facing crossroads like divorce, career change, or a midlife crisis. Jennifer also addresses issues common to veterans and first responders, and helps people cope after natural or human-caused disasters. Her practice pays attention to identity-related challenges, including LGBT concerns and the effects of family rejection.

Jennifer draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to untangle trauma, ADHD, and autism-related concerns in straightforward terms. Sessions focus on understanding past patterns, building practical strategies, and testing new ways of living that fit the person in front of her. She aims to reduce overwhelm and increase clarity about next steps.

Her background includes long work with military and veteran communities and clinical supervision experience. She offers telehealth services in Michigan and Pennsylvania and uses language that is plain and direct. Jennifer encourages people who feel stuck or uncertain about their purpose to reach out and begin a process of steady change.

To start, she asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. The approach is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

How evidence-based approaches work in online therapy

Jennifer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people understand and change patterns that cause distress. One approach focuses on trauma-related healing by helping clients name difficult experiences, track how those memories affect current behavior, and practice skills to reduce intense reactions. This approach is useful for PTSD, disaster response, and the aftermath of violent or sudden events.

Another approach targets attention and executive function challenges common with ADHD and autism, using clear routines, skill-building, and behavioral strategies. Sessions work on practical planning, reducing overwhelm, and improving daily functioning so people can meet work and family demands more easily.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods based on a person’s goals, history, and preferences. This is a collaborative process where techniques are chosen and tested together to see what helps most.

If you prefer online care, confirm the specific session formats before booking because formats were not fully specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can help tailor length and focus so therapy fits everyday life.