About Jenna
I’m a recovering gifted kid and psychotherapist, now working out of South Portland, Maine. Most of my work has centered around self-acceptance and self-advocacy, with a heavy emphasis on life’s big changes.
As a neurodivergent therapist, former technology pro, and parent to 2e/3e children, I bring my lived personal and clinical experiences to our therapeutic relationship. I tend to be active, pragmatic, and irreverent in sessions, but am not shook by big emotions - tears, anger, grief, fear, etc.
My practice is explicitly neurodivergent-affirming and LGBTQ+ affirming. I want to hear your views on life, the universe, and everything else. I completely disagree that there is a right way to live, to love, or to work.
Most importantly, I believe that you understand yourself better than any observer, and we work together to allow the authentic you to thrive.
Learn more about my training and experience below, including interviews, presentations, & publications.
Useful information about me:
Received my MSSW from Columbia University School of Social Work
Certified in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International
Certified in Brainspotting
Member of SENG: Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Externship in Cognitive Therapy at the Beck Institute
Some clinical theories that I use in action: Cognitive, Brainspotting, Logotherapy (Cognitive Existential), MBSR, Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery, Narrative, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, Regulatory Focus, Gottman Method, and Emotionally Focused couples therapy
Trained in Sex Education through San Francisco Sex Information
Educator, Bringing Baby Home through the Gottman Institute
Educator, Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work through the Gottman Institute
Provided clinical counseling to individuals and couples at New York's LGBT Center
Provided clinical counseling to individuals, couples, and families as an outpatient oncology social worker at New York’s Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Publications, interviews, and presentations:
Daly, J. (September 14, 2023). Shifting from Self-Care to Self-Compassion. Early Intervention for ME Professional Development Forum 2023, Maine Child Development Services: South Portland, ME.
Daly, J. (September 28, 2022). Understanding perinatal mental health: Identifying needs and providing support. Presented via webinar for Maternal and Child Health and Substance Exposed Infant Virtual Conference 2022, Maine Department of Health and Human Services.
Daly, J. (April 13, 2020). Making technology work for your practice and your clients. Presented via webinar for Postpartum Support International.
Perinatal Women with Chronic Medical Condition, Episode 149; Mom & Mind, May 13, 2019; http://momandmind.libsyn.com/149-perinatal-women-with-chronic-medical-condition
Motion for the Emotion; Maine Women’s Magazine, March 26, 2019; http://mainewomenmagazine.com/motion-for-the-emotion/
Why the middle school transition is so tough for our kids; Bangor Metro, September 18, 2019; https://bangordailynews.com/2019/09/18/bangor-metro/why-the-middle-school-transition-is-so-tough-for-our-kids/
Daly, J., Reynolds, C.M., Rose, S.L., & Damaskos, P. (2006). Cancer patients and domestic abuse: Identification and disclosure. Hematology & Oncology, 5(3) 27-29.
Reynolds, C.M., Daly, J., & Rose, S.L. (May 6, 2006). Assessing for domestic abuse in oncology. Presented at the Association of Oncology Social Workers Annual Meeting: Minneapolis, MN.
Martin, A. & Daly, J. (May 6, 2006). Identifying the needs of the older cancer patient: Moving beyond the stereotype. Presented at the Association of Oncology Social Workers Annual Meeting: Minneapolis, MN.
The LGBT Community Center. (November 11, 2004). Mind, Body, Spirit: The Cancer Connection; Part II: The Body.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Social Work. (May 7, 2004). Using PowerPoint and other technology in professional presentations.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Post Treatment Resource Program. (April 27, 2004). Living with an ostomy: lifestyle adjustments for survivors and their families.
Burkhalter, J., Warren, B., & Daly, J. (2004). "Not Quite Ready to Quit": Preparing LGBT smokers for cessation. Presented at 2004 National Conference on Tobacco or Health: Boston, MA.
Burkhalter, J., Warren, B., & Daly, J. (2004). A program to motivate lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender smokers toward cessation. Presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine's 25th Anniversary Annual Meeting: Baltimore, MD.