Jeni Wahlig
Practical, compassionate therapy for relationship and life changes
LMFT Washington
- Experience
- 13 years in practice
- Focus areas
- LGBT, Relationship, Coping with life changes
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Jeni
Jeni Wahlig is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in Washington who draws on 13 years of clinical experience to help people navigate relationship and life transitions.
Background and approach
Grounded in approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-informed work, and emotion-focused methods, Jeni emphasizes practical strategies alongside exploration of patterns that shape connection and wellbeing. The therapist creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can name difficult feelings and experiment with new ways of relating.
Jeni’s practice includes support for LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy challenges, family conflict, parenting stress, and coping with major life changes. Additional areas of focus include blended family dynamics, communication and commitment struggles, infidelity, gender dysphoria, and questions about sexuality and life purpose.
Clients seeking help with isolation, codependency, or shifts in identity can expect collaborative, goal-oriented care that balances skill building with compassion and curiosity. Clear, accessible communication and respect for each person’s experience guide the work.
Jeni encourages taking the first step toward greater clarity and connection and partners with clients to identify realistic goals and sustainable changes.
Integrating relational approaches with online therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, problem-focused approach that helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce stress and improve day-to-day functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early and current relationship patterns shape emotions and trust, which can be useful for addressing intimacy, family conflict, and connection difficulties. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and expressing core emotions within relationships to shift negative interaction cycles and enhance closeness and understanding.
Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to identify goals and test methods that fit their needs, often integrating techniques from CBT, attachment work, and emotion-focused methods as appropriate. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work aligns with personal preferences and the specific issues someone brings.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue work from different locations. These formats support ongoing momentum between appointments and allow for varied ways of expressing concerns and practicing new skills with a licensed professional.
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Experience
13+ years
Licensed
Washington
Languages
English