Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in WA & OR
Jelenova Counseling is dedicated to supporting individuals through significant life transitions with evidence-based, personalized care. Our practice focuses on addressing trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and eating disorder recovery using specialized modalities like EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Lifespan Integration. We prioritize collaborative, strength-based therapy tailored to each client's unique needs across all stages of adulthood.With expertise in cross-cultural transitions and a Health at Every Size approach, we create a safe, compassionate environment for lasting change. Our therapist brings extensive experience from clinical settings, including work with athletes and hospice patients, alongside certifications in trauma and grief counseling.
Services
Trauma Therapy
Grief Counseling
Eating Disorder Recovery
Anxiety Treatment
Life Transitions Coaching
Highlights and features
- Specialized trauma therapy using EMDR and Somatic Experiencing
- Health at Every Size certified practitioner for eating disorder recovery
- 20+ years cross-cultural counseling experience with immigrants
- Certified grief counselor with hospice program background
- Paneled with major insurance providers in Washington and Oregon
What people say
Emotional healing
Compassionate and kind
Understood and respected
Lifeline for grief
Safe environment
Services
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma treatment using EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Lifespan Integration modalities. Addresses unresolved trauma through evidence-based techniques that reprocess distressing memories. Focuses on developing personalized coping strategies to reduce symptoms and promote emotional resilience.
Grief Counseling
Guided navigation through grief and bereavement using compassionate, holistic approaches. Helps clients process complex emotions while finding meaningful ways to honor lost loved ones. Integrates mind-body techniques to address grief's physical and emotional manifestations.
Eating Disorder Recovery
Health at Every Size focused treatment for eating disorder recovery. Addresses food relationship challenges through boundary-setting and control reduction strategies. Combines somatic awareness with trauma-informed care to improve body image and self-acceptance.
Anxiety Treatment
Mindfulness-based interventions for anxiety and depression management. Uses guided imagery and somatic practices to modify negative thought patterns. Develops personalized tools for stress reduction and emotional regulation across daily life situations.
Life Transitions Coaching
Specialized guidance for major life changes including cultural transitions and identity exploration. Supports athletes transitioning from sports careers and adults navigating purpose shifts. Combines narrative therapy with practical goal-setting strategies for personal growth.
People
Tereza Jelenova
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Tereza Jelenova is a licensed therapist with 20+ years of experience in cross-cultural counseling and trauma recovery. She specializes in EMDR therapy, grief counseling, and eating disorder treatment using Health at Every Size principles. Her background includes clinical work with athletes and hospice patients.
Questions
What therapy modalities do you use?
I use EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Lifespan Integration, and mindfulness-based techniques tailored to each client's needs.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, I'm paneled with major insurance providers in Washington and Oregon. Check my Rates and Forms page for details.
How do you approach cultural transitions?
As a Czech immigrant with 20+ years in the Pacific Northwest, I specialize in supporting cross-cultural adaptation and identity exploration.
What's your availability?
I have openings for new clients starting September 2025 with virtual sessions available via telehealth.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, I provide 15-minute virtual consultations to help you determine if my approach matches your needs.
