Jennifer Lusinger, LCSW-Holistic Living

07/10/2025

Practicing what I preach!

06/25/2025

"The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself."

Oftentimes, that starts with therapy to look at our own thoughts, feelings, behaviors and how we can make adjustments to improve our self-worth.

06/16/2025

Summer is in full swing.

Everyone is "off" schedule. Which is both fun AND stressful, depending on the day (or hour).

06/06/2025

June marks 5 years in business! 🤩🌟

5 years ago we were in the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. (wait, how?🤣🤦)

While living in North Dakota, I started seeing some clients as a "side hustle", but my business has grown since then!

During 2020 and 2021, I was working a full time job , pursuing a yoga teacher certification, launched my "side" business, had a baby, and moved across the country. Whew.

Fun facts:

🌟I am a woman owned business.
🌟 My contractors are also all female entrepreneurs.
🌟 I am (still) licensed in 4 states (TN, ND, NC, MT)
🌟 My dogs favorite phrase is "Do you want to go to work?"
🌟 My little knows "mommy talks about feelings all day. They sometimes sad, mad, happy."

Running my own business means that I can make my own schedule, serve my ideal clients, and still have the time (and funds) to spend with my little and fur babies.

THANK YOU so much to everyone who has been a client, sent referrals, and/or shared my information. Major thanks to my wonderful community of private practice friends who provide so much support as well.

Being a therapist is such a honor. Thank you for allowing me to provide support in the darkest times and to celebrate the wins alongside you. Here's to the next 5+ years. 😍

06/05/2025

Self care is NOT selfish.

You are a better mom, wife, sister, coworker, boss, etc when you are setting healthy boundaries and taking care of yourself.

06/04/2025

It is okay to disappointment other people. Believe in yourself.

05/31/2025

Creating or sharing our story can be so hard AND there is so much power in creating your own narrative.

In this episode, I share how healing with people in communities had such a positive impact on me. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LgTVjuC4x95G20J1w0vWY?si=7ruRFayiSxasOGbs9sHduw

05/29/2025

We often hear "facts over feelings". When in reality, we need facts AND feelings.

05/29/2025

Y'all, I have some amazing clients and finally have space to add a few more.

Here's my typical client:
🌟 Female, Ages 20ish-50ish
🌟 Works in high demand fields (teachers, dental/vet techs, business owners, healthcare professionals)
🌟 Highly anxious with people pleasing/ perfectionist tendencies
🌟 History of childhood trauma.
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My working hours are Monday- Friday, 9am- 2pm EST.

Clients can be seen in person at my Maryville office. Telehealth available for anyone in Tennessee or North Dakota.

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You can learn about insurance and request a consultation here.
https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/jennifer-lusinger/

05/05/2025

🌱 Understanding the 3 Ps of Emotional Neglect 🌱
Emotional neglect can leave lasting scars that affect our ability to connect with ourselves and others. As therapists, you can use the Three P's — Patterns, Posture, and Phrases — to identify these hidden wounds in your clients.

🔵 Patterns:
Behavioral patterns like people-pleasing, emotional suppression, and self-reliance are often signs of emotional neglect. Clients may have learned to push their own needs aside, believing they don’t deserve care. 🧠

🟡 Posture:
Body language reveals what words often cannot. Clients may display closed-off posture, tension, or avoid eye contact as a way to protect themselves from emotional vulnerability. These subtle signs point to deeper wounds of neglect. 💪

🔴 Phrases:
Pay attention to the way clients talk about their emotions. Phrases like “I’m fine,” “It wasn’t that bad,” or “I don’t need much” can indicate a history of emotional invalidation and minimized needs. 🗣️

🔑 Why it matters:
These Three Ps offer insight into how emotional neglect shapes your clients’ attachment patterns, behaviors, and emotional worlds. By identifying these signs, you can help them heal and rewrite their emotional narratives.

✨ Want to learn more?
Comment "Healing" below and we’ll send you a link to Ruth’s FREE video on uncovering the developmental trauma of neglect. Start the journey to deeper healing today! 🌿

04/23/2025

Going out on a limb here--

Let me know what you think!

https://jenniferlusinger.com/store

04/11/2025

YESS!

A little kindness goes a long way. Start with yourself. 🌸