Jennifer Burkett
RIC
Woman
White/Caucasian
Native American
LGBTQ+
Education: Master of Arts in Art Therapy at The George Washington University
License number: 0704018535
Experience: 2 years
Ages served: Children (8 to 12), Teenagers (13 to 17), Adults (18 to 64), Elders (65 and above)
Languages spoken: English
Session style: Tele-therapy (video appointment)
About Jennifer

Jennifer Burkett is a Resident in Counseling with experience working with children and adults across school, community arts, partial hospitalization, and community clinic settings. She earned her Master’s degree in Art Therapy from The George Washington University in 2025. Jennifer embraces a client-centered approach rooted in connection and is committed to providing culturally humble therapy. She is passionate about incorporating brain science into her sessions and has specialized training in trauma-informed and trauma-focused approaches.

Jennifer believes that art therapy offers unique ways to help clients achieve their goals through movement, the senses, symbolism, and creativity, in addition to cognitive and emotional processing.

Jennifer's Expertise
Specialties
Child and Adolescent Therapy, Community Mental Health, Depression and Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Health Issues, Personality Disorders, Persistent Suicidality, Eating Disorders
Modalities
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Humanistic/Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Art Therapy
Plans Accepted
Medicaid
Aetna Better Health
Molina Complete Care
Sentara Community Plan
United Healthcare Community Plan
Commercial Insurance
Evernorth (Cigna)
Out of Pocket
Cash