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An embodied approach

to healing and meeting your mental wellness goals.

My clients have difficulty identifying what is “wrong” and why they feel sad, lost, and alone.

They have felt so low for so long, it’s all they can remember.

They tend to struggle with boundaries and don’t know how to identify and meet their own needs or desires.

They are harsh and critical with themselves and feel like they are failing in life no matter what they do.

They don’t know how to connect with their body sensations and emotions which prevents them from living consciously and authentically.

They go through the world being reactive and tense.

They want to relax and engage lovingly with others, while a part of them feels ashamed of their desires and wonders whether they deserve such a life.

Like my clients,
you deserve to feel loved and valued, and to be relational with others.
You deserve to make mistakes and grow.
You deserve to have healthy boundaries and to focus on your needs and desires.

The life you want is within reach.
I’d love to help you embody the life you desire.

Jeni Saaraswath, MS, LPC, DARTT

nature lover | knitter | neuroscience nerd

I am a licensed trauma therapist based in Cincinnati, OH. I specialize in treating childhood trauma and attachment trauma, perinatal mental health, and post-abortion mental health.

I offer insight-oriented, somatic-based therapy and work with clients both in person and virtually. I use parts work, mindfulness, and self-compassion tools with clients to help heal and grow.

As someone who has sat on both sides of the therapy chair, I understand the importance of feeling safe in a space to share your inner world.

I work hard to build an accountable space where you can feel brave and safe to discuss your thoughts, emotions, and history with me.

individual therapy

Heal your mind, body, and soul

Therapy sessions last 55 minutes, and it is your time to explore your inner world in a safe, contained space.

Sessions can occur on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, or another interval depending on your individual needs, goals, and progress during treatment.

In therapy, you will gain a deeper understanding of your emotions, behaviors through somatic experiencing, and move closer to your true, authentic self.

Price: $125 per individual session, $150 per couples session

group therapy

ADJUSTING TO MATRESCENCE

Sometimes adjusting to motherhood/parenthood can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and isolating. Research shows that when navigating this major life transition into motherhood or parenthood, social support is key. This is why healing in community with others navigating this life adjustment is vital to prevention and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (formerly known as postpartum depression/anxiety).

If you are struggling, know that you are not alone, and come heal in community with others who know your struggle firsthand. This group is for mothers and birthing persons who are struggling to adjust in the postpartum period up to 24 months postpartum. In group, we will challenge unrealistic societal expectations of motherhood, learn co-regulation skills to improve bonds with baby and partners, and practice mindfulness skills together.

Cost is $100 per group for 6 weeks, with sliding scale available upon request. This includes a 30-minute meeting prior to enrollment in the group. Start date To Be Determined, depending on sufficient enrollment, and each meeting will last 90 minutes.

on the blog

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you take my insurance?

I am not in-network with any insurance panels and do not accept insurance for payment of services. I am happy to provide a superbill which you can submit to your insurance company for out-of-network reimbursement, however, please note it is never guaranteed that your insurance would reimburse you.

Why don’t you take insurance?

I have many reasons for this. Insurance companies can limit and interfere with your treatment. I believe that the duration and frequency of treatment should be determined by you and I alone, not a third party that only has their financial interests in mind. Insurance requires a lot of extra paperwork that I do not get paid for, they do not pay enough per service, and they often change paperwork requirements without proper notice and deny providers payment. It’s a hassle I do not wish to engage with. I value your privacy and confidentiality, and I do not wish to deal with insurance audits and share your records with insurance companies.

What kinds of payment do you accept?

I accept credit cards, FSA/HSA cards, checks, or cash for payment. All credit card or FSA/HSA transactions are processed through my secure client platform.

What can I expect in a session?

Your first session (the intake appointment) is about gathering information and building our therapeutic relationship. I want to hear your expectations for me and our work together, what your therapy goals are, and what brings you to therapy now. Typically we do not go into a lot of detail at the intake appointment. I like to think of the first appointment like we are at an open house: we are touring the house together. We will open doors and see what’s in each room and closet, see what we are working with, but then we close the door and move along. In our subsequent therapy sessions, we work together on building progress towards your mental wellness goals while I gather a more detailed understanding of the concerns that bring you to therapy. You set the pace at which we go in our sessions together.

How often will we meet?

I let this be a decision you make because you know yourself best. However, I do encourage new clients to meet with me on at least a biweekly schedule for the first 1-2 months to help us build our therapeutic relationship and to help you build momentum toward your goals

What are your fees?

$125 for 55-minute individual therapy session
$150 for 55-minute couples therapy session