About Me
Jennifer Goldsmith Locke, LMFTA, MA, M.Ed
It was my work as a professional educator and postpartum caregiver for over 25 years that led me to the therapy profession. Being present for individuals and families through the ups and downs of life’s transitions has allowed me to hone my skills as a non-judgmental listener and collaborative guide.
I identify as white, cis-gender, heterosexual, and middle-class. I work with clients of various sexual orientations and gender identities. I also identify as a spiritual person and have clients of various religious and non-religious backgrounds. I have lived experience of a long-term chronic illness.
My interests include hiking, film, photography, playing the piano, singing, listening to music, cooking, and laughing heartily with loved ones. I volunteer as Speaker Coordinator for PFLAG, Seattle.
About My Training
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in Washington State.
I hold an M.A. in Couple and Family Therapy and a Certificate in Sex Therapy from Antioch University, Seattle.
I’m trained in the Developmental Model.
I’ve completed Gottman Couple Therapy 1 & 2 Training.
I have a Masters degree in Education (M.Ed.).
My work is also informed by Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic therapy / body awareness, according to clients’ needs and goals.
As a Couple and Family therapist, I approach therapy from a relational lens, emphasizing the connection of trust that is created between therapist and client(s) as well as attending to the relational contexts that make up clients’ lived experiences.
In my work, I help clients attune to the inherent wisdom and strengths that they bring to therapy, which support their growth and capacity for healing. In therapy, I incorporate Attachment Theory, which considers how early experiences with parents and/or caregivers shape the way individuals feel about themselves, form relationships, and handle conflict. I believe that attachment styles are fluid and can change over time.
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