Jen
Terrell
First, about me
I’m neurodivergent and a Highly Sensitive Person.
That means I experience the world intensely—sound, light, tone, timing—and I read the room fast.
It also means I know what it’s like to feel misunderstood, to mask, to shut down when overloaded, and to need structure that actually fits my nervous system.
I bring that lived experience into every session. I slow things down, reduce overwhelm, and design supports that work for real bodies in real homes—not perfect families on paper.
Four kids, four different humans
I’m a mom of four (ages 13 to 27).
Each one is unique—strengths, sensitivities, surprising breakthroughs, and stuck points that change with every season.
Parenting them taught me the most important lesson I use with families: human diversity is a strength, not a problem to fix. When we honor wiring differences—sensory load, processing speed, social energy, executive function—we stop fighting our kids and start building with them.
What that looks like in practice:
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We match tools to your child, not to a trend or a script.
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We build micro-routines that survive Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
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We protect connection and hold firm, predictable boundaries.
We teach kids self-advocacy in simple language and repeatable steps.
Cross-cultural roots that shape how I coach
I was raised by a Korean mom and a Caucasian dad. I grew up translating more than words—translating what was “respectful,” what emotions were allowed, who got to speak and when.
Cultural values shape how we praise, correct, schedule, rest, and ask for help. If you and your co-parent bring different cultural lenses—or if extended family has strong opinions—I’ll help you clarify your shared values, set workable expectations, and communicate them in ways your whole system can live with.
Grief changes families
I lost a sibling.
Grief doesn’t stay in one corner of life—it affects sleep, appetite, patience, plans, holidays, and the energy you have for your kids.
I make room for grief without letting it swallow family life.
Together we create gentle, concrete rituals and language your child can actually use when big feelings hit.
Work stress is family stress
I’ve owned a small business.
I know how money talks, email pings, and clock pressure drain your capacity right when your kid needs you most.
We’ll right-size expectations, clarify roles, and design hand-offs so parenting doesn’t consume your partnership or your work—because your nervous system matters, too.
When to reach out
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Mornings, homework, screens, and bedtime feel like battles.
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Your child melts down with transitions or sensory overload.
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Siblings are constantly colliding.
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You and your co-parent can’t align on discipline or support.
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You want to lean into strengths while still building skills.
How we’ll work (clear, doable, repeatable)
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Map what’s real. Brief intake + strength/stress snapshot for your child, you, and your daily rhythms.
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Stabilize first. Safety, predictability, and repair rituals before complex skills.
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Design micro-routines. One friction point at a time (after-school landing, screen shut-off, lights-out that sticks).
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Coach scripts + visuals. Words to say, choice frameworks, sensory tweaks, and EF scaffolds that match your kid.
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Build self-advocacy. Age-appropriate scripts so your child can ask for what they need at home and in class.
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Measure & adjust. Quick check-ins, fast tweaks, no shame.
Advocacy (without speaking for you)
I don’t meet with schools or providers on your behalf. I equip you (and your teen, when appropriate) to advocate effectively with teachers, SLPs, OTs, and pediatricians.
We’ll prep concise talking points, accommodations requests, and follow-up language you can reuse—so you walk in confident and leave with a plan.
Approaches I draw from
Attachment-based parenting, collaborative problem solving, sensory- and nervous-system-aware coaching, executive-function scaffolding, parts-informed (IFS-aware) tools, and practical habit design.
Translation: we keep it human, kind, and workable.
Credentials & supervision
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Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #155583)
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Supervised by: Dr. Harry Motro, LMFT #53452
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Employed by: New Path Family of Therapy Centers
If you're ready
If you want support from someone who lives neurodiversity from the inside and has raised four very different kids, I’d be honored to help you build a calmer home and stronger connections—one small routine at a time.