Hi! I’m Jen. I’ve spent the last 15+ years as a therapist with a deep passion for learning, neuroscience-informed therapy, and a strong belief in the power of connection and community. Before becoming a therapist, I was a teacher, and that love of education continues to shape the way I support others. Over the past few years, I’ve been leading consultation groups for therapists and dreaming about what it looks like to truly feel supported in private practice.
The idea for The Connected Therapist was born mid-flight on a girls’ trip to the Berkshires for my friend Gillian Amaro’s 40th birthday. Gillian and I went to grad school together, and we created the original vision together – something we both wished we’d had at the start of our careers: a one-stop shop with wraparound support for therapists in private practice. While Gillian has since returned to the school setting as a therapist, I’m honored to carry the vision forward and continue building a vibrant, resourced community for therapists who want to thrive in connection with other like-minded professionals.
It is my mission to empower therapists to carve out consistent space for learning, personal growth, self-care and meaningful connections with other mental health professionals in order to build authentic and sustainable practices (and lives) that reflect their values and strengths.
Through accessible resources and supportive connections, The Connected Therapist is dedicated to nurturing the whole person behind the therapist, offering space, skills, relationships, and tools to prevent burnout and sustain well-being, making it easier for therapists to thrive while serving others.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Approved LPC Supervisor based in Austin, TX, with over 15 years of experience, including four in the non-profit sector and twelve in private practice. I am married to my husband, David, and we have two children, ages 12 and 9. Before becoming a therapist, I was a high school teacher for two years and my bachelors was in education.
I am a dedicated learner with a passion for research and brain science. I believe in the importance of community in order to build a sustainable mental health practice and have participated in consultation groups throughout my career.
I specialize in trauma, grief and loss, and relational work, and have an experiential approach to therapy. I enjoy facilitating consultation groups and love working with other therapists.
Jennifer Alley, MA, LPC-S
Gillian Amaro, MA, LPC-S
info@theconnectedtherapist.org
