Spark! Couples Retreat

8078 Whitfield Rd, Newark, IL 60541, USA

8078 Whitfield Rd, 60541, Newark, IL, United States

Dr. Jessica Swenson LCPC

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Dr. Jessica Swenson is a warm and compassionate clinical therapist and community psychologist who specializes in relationships. So, that doesn’t mean just romantic couples: it also encompasses all the other relationships we have—parents, siblings, children, community, extended family, your boss or employees, friends, and, of course, your romantic partner.Humans are biologically programmed for desiring relationships and attachment to other people; relationships are what we humans do. Through evidence-based, emotionally focused counseling for individuals, couples, and children, Jessica will help you discover the dynamics and struggles within a troubled relationship. In treating relationships (e.g., couples), Jessica uses Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy to help you and your partner or family change their attachment to each other.For those in non-monogamous, poly, kink, or LGBTQIA relationships, Dr. Norman takes a sex-positive, flexible approach to working with these unique relationship issues. Sexual minority couples have different dynamics and internal workings than the traditional, monogamous male-female couple. Jessica is active in advocating for LGBTQIA & sexual minorities rights and stays current in the newest psychology research on “non-traditional” relationships.In addition to human attachment, Dr. Swenson is also certified in animal-assisted therapy and works with clients and animals to facilitate therapy, connection, and mindfulness in innovative ways. She is currently working within a USDA grant to bring animals and peer mental health care together on school campuses.