Jenna Gould
MSW, LMSW (she/her)
MY APPROACH TO HELPING
My approach is informed by attachment science, nervous system regulation, and the transformative power of attunement. I walk with clients who feel stuck in familiar patterns and disconnected from themselves and others. Rather than focusing on symptoms or diagnoses, I recognize these patterns as intelligent and protective adaptations that once served you well.
Although familiar patterns are protective, they also keep us stuck; when we open ourselves up to experiencing the full range of human emotions, including pain and hurt, we also open ourselves up to deeper relationships, more meaningful connection, and greater healing. Together, we lay the groundwork for you to reconnect with your body and self and move toward a life that feels deeply meaningful and authentically yours.
MY ROLE AS A THERAPIST
I see myself as a compassionate witness to your unfolding story—someone who holds space for all parts of you to be seen and honored. The safety we build together becomes a sacred space where you can explore the most vulnerable parts of yourself. I'm here to remind you of your strengths and cultivate a space of curiosity and self-discovery. I integrate Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), Brainspotting, somatic therapy, and parts work for deep, experiential, and trauma-informed care. My practice is neuroqueer- and gender-affirming and culturally sensitive.
I am grateful to be on this journey with you as you rediscover your natural capacity for healing and growth.
About Me
I'm a queer, neurodivergent therapist and Atlanta native. I’ve invested in reconnecting with my intuitive and embodied self and cultivating connection with queer community, which allows me to show up more fully with my clients. My practice is deeply rooted in feminist, anti-oppressive, and sex-positive values—spaces where authenticity isn't just welcomed but celebrated. I’m trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Brainspotting, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and somatic approaches. I'm committed to ongoing learning, both through the wisdom shared by 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and through continuing education and consultation that keeps my practice evolving. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Music and French from Davidson College and Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia.
In my personal life, I live by the same curiosity that guides my professional work and the belief that accepting ourselves exactly as we are while remaining open to growth through relationships with others are radical acts of self-care. In my free time, you can find me reading queer romance, knitting, singing, or rewatching my favorite tv show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Occasionally, I’m featured on podcasts discussing Buffy and its cultural significance.
MY CLIENTS
I enthusiastically welcome those that are ready to grow! I also specialize in working with 2SLGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals as well as those in ethical/consensual non-monogamy and kink communities.
I welcome those ready to do deeper work on themselves, especially exploring the following themes:
Sexuality and/or identity
Relationship issues
Navigating emotionally immature parents and difficult familial relationships
Life transitions
Feeling stuck or directionless
People-pleasing and boundaries
Perfectionism
Relational trauma
Religious trauma
Sexual intimacy
Shame, dissociation or dysphoria during sex
Parenting queer kids
Moving through the world as neurodivergent or HSP (highly sensitive person)
