Gentle Guidance
Strategic Clarity
Lasting Resilience
Using a framework grounded in Christian contemplative wisdom, we navigate the reality of your life. Together, we look Inward, Outward, Backward, and Forward—equipping you with spiritual tools to find clarity and strength, regardless of where you are on your journey.
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The Complexity
of Life
Honoring the
Past, While
Moving Toward
the Future
We carry the weight of our history, but we yearn for new paths. We need to respect and gently explore the stories that shaped us, while actively engaging with the present moment to build a resilient, purpose-filled future.
Loving Others Deeply, While Creating Needed
Boundaries
We want to be fully present and sacrificial in our love for others while exercising the courageous boundaries necessary to protect our own mental, physical, and spiritual health.
Living with Bold Hope, While Acknowledging
Real Life
We want to hold fast to our hope, while simultaneously being honest about the anxiety, grief, and real-world struggles that affect our bodies and minds today.
Seeking Stillness,
While Navigating
a Noisy World
We want to learn how to function in the complexities of a modern world while intentionally carving out "wide, sweet spaces" for the Holy Spirit to guide us and to give us peace.
At The Resilient Reed,
we bridge the gap.
Our Integrated Approach
Counselor’s
Heart
We create a safe space to reflect on the stories and experiences that have shaped you. By gently contemplating your past, we honor the path you’ve walked and the person you’ve become.
Spiritual
Director’s
Presence
We make intentional, quiet space to listen to what's happening in you (body, mind and spirit), and to ask for the Holy Spirit’s guidance in your life. This is a practice of peace, where we invite God into the complexities of your journey.
Coach’s
Strategy
We look at where you are today and develop a concrete, manageable plan for your next steps. Together, we build a strategy for long-term resilience that honors your personal goals, the way that you interact with the world, and your relationships.
Teacher’s
Toolkit
We use research-based tools and psychology to help you understand your unique design. Learning the "why" behind your patterns provides the clarity you need to move forward with confidence.
We hold space for the both/and
A safe place to honestly
look backward at your story,
AND
A practical, forward-moving tools
to build lasting resilience
You don't have to choose between deep healing and practical momentum—
our work weaves them together.
Hi, I’m Jennifer
Spiritual Formation Coach and
Fellow Traveler
I founded The Resilient Reed because I believe that even when life feels heavy, we are made to bend without breaking. Drawing on my background in ministry, teaching, and professional guidance, my role isn’t to hand you a quick fix. Instead, we gently partner with the Holy Spirit to untangle the threads of your story. Whether we are uncovering the past or noticing patterns for your future, my goal is to help you take the next right step with increased peace, clarity, and lasting resilience.
Testimonials
RECONNECTING THE FRAGMENTED PARTS
“I had been in therapy my whole adult life for health-related anxiety and panic attacks that stemmed from years of infertility treatments. Out of curiosity, I decided to take a three-week course with Jennifer to see if her approach could help me. Not only did it completely reframe my relationship with anxiety, but Jennifer also helped me uncover and understand the deeper causes behind it. Through her compassionate guidance and reflective practices, I began to see how my anxiety was tied to unresolved grief and the long-held belief that I needed to stay in control to feel safe. She helped me reconnect the parts of myself that had been fragmented for years - bringing my spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional health into alignment. For the first time in my life, I feel whole again.”
-M.Y.
A SAFE, SPIRIT-LED SPACE
“As my spiritual director and coach, Jennifer created a safe space for me to express my thoughts and feelings, guiding me with patience, grace, and understanding. I learned how to connect with God personally, accept His love and grace, and appreciate my unique qualities as well as the unique qualities of others. God has truly gifted Jennifer with the ability to mentor and befriend others, and I am thankful that He has allowed her to be a part of my path with Him.”
-A. P.
PURPOSEFUL, HEARTFELT DIRECTION
“Jennifer is an inspiring coach and spiritual director whose warmth and empathy make every conversation meaningful. Her customized discipleship approach has helped many in our congregation grow spiritually while also planning for life with greater clarity. I’m grateful for her support and would recommend her to anyone seeking purposeful, heartfelt direction.”
-A.C.
“UNSTUCK” FROM THE PAST
“This information revolutionized my life. It was so hard to do the Life Timeline because I basically buried my past, or so I thought. But I didn’t bury it. It controlled my whole life. Thank you so much for helping me get ‘unstuck’ from my past.”
-M.M.
DISCERNMENT AND COMPASSION
“Working with Jen has been a meaningful part of my spiritual growth this season. She created a safe judgment-free space where I could talk through themes in my life with honesty and vulnerability. What has meant the most to me was how she allowed the Holy Spirit to gently guide our conversations, never rushing, never forcing, and always listening with discernment and compassion. I walked away from the sessions not just processing my thoughts, but wanting to hear what God has to say. I’m deeply grateful for the way she’s walked alongside me and the clarity she’s helped me find.”
-R.L.
