Jennifer Heggem, Psychotherapist

Jennifer Heggem, Psychotherapist Jennifer Heggem is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Austin, TX, specializing in working with individuals experiencing personal and relational issues.

As your personal counselor, I seek to create a warm, supportive, and safe environment where you will feel comfortable to be yourself and begin the counseling process. My focus is to work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing relational and emotional problems. I hold a B.S. degree in Psychology from Northwestern College and Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Bethel University, both located in St. Paul, Minnesota. I have also been trained as Crisis Counselor and as a provider for the New Ways for Families program (http://www.newways4families.com). My aim is to help individuals work through their struggles primarily utilizing Cognitive, Attachment, Family Systems and Intimacy/Relational theories.

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In 2011, researchers at University College London (UCL), working with the Anna Freud Centre, found that children exposed to family violence show increased activity in brain areas that detect threats. When these children saw angry faces, regions like the anterior insula and amygdala became more active—similar to the brain responses of soldiers who have experienced combat. The study looked at 43 children, 20 of whom had experienced family violence, and 23 who had not.

All the children were otherwise healthy, showing that family violence can affect brain function even without mental health issues. Researchers believe these brain changes may help children stay alert in unsafe environments but could also increase the risk of anxiety later in life. This study highlights how early exposure to abuse can shape the brain’s emotional systems and long-term mental health.

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Austin, TX
78746

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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+15125378852

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