Jennifer Malkin, LPC

Jennifer Malkin is a licensed counselor who helps people sort through stress, relationships, trauma, and life transitions with a collaborative, strengths-based approach. As an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor - and a nationally certified counselor, she combines formal training with practical strategies to support clients across a wide range of concerns. She holds a master of science in Counseling from Western Connecticut State University, an earlier master’s in Education, and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Hofstra University, and she has completed B-R-I-E-F mediation specialization training.

Her work emphasizes partnership and clarity: she seeks to understand each person’s perspective, clarify goals, and build on personal strengths to guide meaningful change. Jennifer uses a blend of evidence-informed approaches while often incorporating Choice Theory to help clients examine motivations and take accountable steps toward their aims. She encourages honest discussion of progress and setbacks and supports clients in developing concrete plans and practical skills.

Jennifer’s practice addresses individual and relationship challenges including anxiety, depression, grief, parenting and family conflicts, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, career and life transitions, and issues with intimacy and self-esteem. She balances professional commitments with family responsibilities, and aims to respond to clients promptly while noting that availability can vary. Prospective clients are invited to discuss goals and availability to determine whether her approach is a good fit.