Jenna Koch

To walk alongside an individual in the therapeutic process is a beautiful privilege. Thank you for including me as a part of yours.

At the core of my therapeutic approach is a belief so well stated by Bessel van der Kolk in The Body Keeps the Score - that as a clinician, my role is "to help people acknowledge, experience, and bear the realities of life, with all its pleasures and heartbreak." I look forward to showing up for you in that way.

My path to becoming a mental health professional was shaped by two deeply formative bodies of work. As a child and adolescent therapist, I have young people navigating ADHD, OCD, and co-occurring challenges making it difficult to reach their full potential in school, in relationships, and in developing their own senses of self. I have also spent over five years working with patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones in the cancer community. Both experiences deepened my commitment to psychoeducation as a cornerstone of effective practice and to ensuring that every client and their support system understands the purpose, process, and possibilities of the work we do together.

I have a particular passion for working with individuals navigating OCD and eating disorders, and I am dedicated to understanding the root causes of behavioral and emotional symptoms with a goal to limit the need for "band-aid" solutions. The identification of client needs in the therapeutic space takes patience and willingness to learn, both from the client and the clinician. I look forward to creating personalized approaches to lasting healing and meaningful growth together. Our mental, physical, and emotional health states do not exist in isolation from one another, which is why I integrate attention to nutrition, sleep, hydration, and stress management as natural parts of the treatment plan alongside evidence-based modalities.

Beyond my professional interests, I am happiest when I am spending time with my family, loved ones, and treasured friends. I love to laugh and believe in the power of being surrounded by humor. I love to go for long walks with no particular destination in mind, or hikes both by myself and with others. I am a creative person who loves puzzles and is rediscovering ways to integrate art-making into my regular routine.

I received my Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland, College Park, where I double-majored in Business and Psychology with a minor in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship. I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

Clinical Licensure

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Association of Social Work Boards

Additional Trainings & Certifications

Human Services Management Certificate, Network of Social Work Management

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Certificate, Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Availability

I am currently accepting new clients for both virtual and in-person services.