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Jennifer Thakur, MEd, LCMHC

Welcome to Hearth Counseling & Consulting

Hello, and thank you for taking the courageous step to prioritize your mental health and well-being. I'm Jennifer Thakur, a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with Hearth Counseling & Consulting, PLLC, licensed to serve clients in North Carolina and Florida.

Education & Professional Background

  • Master of Education in Counseling: UNC Chapel Hill

  • Licensure: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

  • Professional Experience:

    • 13 years in the Wake County School System, focusing on children and adolescents

    • Transitioned to private practice to support young adults, couples, and families

My Approach to Therapy

I aim to create a safe and judgment-free space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors at your own pace. Utilizing various evidence-based therapeutic approaches, I tailor each session to meet your unique needs.

Areas of Focus

  • Men’s Mental Health – Supporting men in managing stress, navigating relationships, and balancing societal expectations.

  • Life Transitions – Assisting clients through significant changes such as career shifts, parenthood, and identity development.

  • Relationship Strengthening – Helping couples enhance communication, resolve conflict, and build deeper connections.

  • Self-Understanding – Guiding individuals toward greater self-awareness, confidence, and clarity.

  • Self-Esteem & Body Image – Addressing challenges around self-worth and body perception with compassion and care.

  • Pregnancy & Postpartum – Providing emotional support through the challenges and changes of perinatal mental health.

  • Trauma & EMDR Therapy – Helping clients heal from past trauma and reduce symptoms through evidence-based interventions.

Therapeutic Techniques & Modalities

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Identifying and modifying unhelpful thought patterns

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Processing past traumas and emotional distress

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy – Developing practical solutions to current challenges

  • Art Therapy – Utilizing creative expression for healing

  • Mindfulness Practices – Cultivating present-moment awareness and stress management

Insurance Accepted

  • BCBS

  • Heathy Blue

  • Carolina Complete

  • AmeriHealth Caritas

  • UHC Community Plan

  • Wellcare

  • Alliance Health

  • Out-of-network for all others

Session Availability

  • Virtual sessions offered

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