Jennifer is amazing. Absolutely makes a massive difference in my life.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Jennifer

Sexual Abuse, Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, Relationships, Trauma / PTSD, Anger Management, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Individual Counseling

In Person in Greenville, SC

8 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Jennifer accepts 32 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Anthem

Cigna | Evernorth

Absolute Total Care | Healthy Connections Medicaid

AnMed Employee Program

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina | BCBS

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

Carelon

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Clover Health Medicare Advantage

Compsych

Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

Humana Healthy Horizons | Healthy Connections Medicaid

Humana Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medcost SC

Medicare SC

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

South Carolina DHHS | Healthy Connections Medicaid

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

Wellcare Prime by Absolute Total Care Medicare Advantage

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$170

subsequent sessions

About Jennifer

Jennifer Terkelsen is a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice with eight years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping people of all ages live their fullest life. She specializes in trauma and has completed EMDR training. Jennifer specializes in depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, and substance use disorders.

Jennifer completed her Master of Social Work degree at Boston University in 2016. She is a former oncology research scientist and has years of experience balancing a competitive career while raising a family. This challenging period in her life taught her the importance of taking care of your mental health and led to a passion for helping other people with similar challenges. Jennifer has an individualized approach to therapy and believes everyone needs to be seen for the unique individual they are before change can happen. Jennifer utilizes multiple treatment approaches including trauma-focused CBT, DBT, internal family systems model, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

Life can be hard under the best of circumstances, but when you find yourself stuck in the past, it can seem unbearable. Jennifer is confident that she will be able to help you learn to have love and compassion for yourself in order to build the foundation for a more balanced and happy life. This work is not easy but she promises to be a faithful and compassionate guide through this process.

"As a trauma survivor, I understand how hard it can be to establish and maintain relationships, especially the relationship with yourself. I understand how hard this can be and how important support and guidance is for transformation."

What clients say

These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.

Jennifer is amazing.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Jennifer

Jennifer is amazing. Absolutely makes a massive difference in my life.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Jennifer

Get to know Jennifer

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I was doing well on the "outside". I has a great husband, kids, beautiful house and great career but on the inside I was miserable. Therapy saved my life.

What types of clients do you work with best?

People with a history of trauma. People suffering from depression, anxiety and substance use disorders.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

Anyone who is willing to be vulnerable and curious about their own lives.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew?

That they are loved.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

Flexibility and access to clients in need of services.

What inspires you?

The transformative potential of therapy.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

Someone who is curious about their lives, compassionate and non-judgmental.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

Begin to establish rapport and trust.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

Spend time with my family. Hike, read, sing and dance.

What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

Compassion.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesSexual Abuse, Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, Relationships, Trauma / PTSD, Anger Management, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Self Esteem, Coping Skills, Life Transition, Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Career Counseling

ApproachesHumanistic / Rogerian, Feminist, Gestalt, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Jungian, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Positive Psychology, Relational, Attachment-Based, Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Family Systems, Any / Eclectic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychoanalytic