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Jennifer V. Kulka, LCSW

Trauma therapist Jennifer V. Kulka LCSW laughs with her hand under her chin while seated in an office. She is wearing business-casual clothing, has red hair and light skin.

Hey! I’m Jennifer, a trauma therapist providing virtual therapy services to residents of California, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.

When I began studying at San Diego State University, I was drawn to the intersection of feminism and psychology, not yet knowing where it would lead me. As I moved through my Master’s coursework and internships, I found myself immersed in the world of interpersonal violence—and in that process, I came to the painful but powerful realization that I, too, was a survivor of sexual trauma. A reality shared by many of the people I love. That recognition changed everything. It gave me a deep sense of purpose and a personal connection to the work.

When I sit with clients, I meet them not just as a professional, but as someone who truly understands. This allows me to connect with clients from a place of empathy and solidarity, creating a space where they feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported.

I’ve worked in multiple settings with folks who have experienced trauma; rape crisis centers, community mental health agencies, private intensive outpatient centers, the military, and now have chosen to continue the work in my own private practice.

I help clients make sense of what happened, understand their feelings, and trust others again. I want clients to feel like they are putting the pieces together. I work with my clients to help them feel safe (enough) in the world.

I do this by tailoring the therapeutic work to each client—I am “eclectic” meaning I do not use only one type of therapy. I have seen great results using: EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and I am currently geeking out about body-based somatic therapies!

I believe what happened to you does not define you.

My Values

I believe it is never too late to heal, grow, or change. I am extremely passionate about social justice, anti-capitalism, and decolonization, all of which are relevant to sexual and relationship trauma. Integrating anti-oppressive practices and values both personally and professionally is a work-in-progress as a privileged cis white woman, but one I am committed to. I do my best to dismantle the structures that uphold violence and hatred in our communities, while working one-on-one with clients to heal their wounds from these structures. I assist clients to explore how systems are impacting their health and how to disrupt this impact, rather than adjust to living beneath it. My goal is to remain culturally grounded, affirming, and humble when working with clients with identities differing from my own.

I don’t believe someone can be a safe therapist without challenging systemic oppression.

Curious about how I can help?

  • Strategies to help with trauma symptoms, such as flashbacks, trouble sleeping, self-blame, rumination, feeling on-edge, anxiety, etc.

  • Processing of emotions, events, beliefs

  • Understanding and release of shame and self-blame

  • Education about trauma, the body, and the brain

  • Working through difficult decisions

  • Preparing for future challenges

  • Self-exploration and acceptance

  • Hopefully some laughs and pivotal moments

  • Virtual EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy

A Session with Me Could Include:

Trauma therapist Jennifer V. Kulka LCSW