Jenny Fleming is a Licensed Counselor and Registered Play Therapist who embraces the whole child by approaching every individual with an empathic, unconditional positive regard. Jenny applies a prescriptive framework that incorporates developmentally sensitive Play Therapy techniques (artistic expression, sandtray, role playing, sensory-motor, etc) and Cognitive Behavioral skill building (reconceptualization, skill acquisition, and reinforcement) in her work with clients ages 3-15 years. Jenny is collaborative with families, educational providers and other stakeholders to facilitate coordinated wraparound services.
Background & Credentials
Jenny Fleming is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor – Supervisor(LCPC-S), National Board Certified Counselor (NCC), Registered Play Therapist – Supervisor (RPT-S), and Professional School Counselor. She is an active board member for the Association of Play Therapy (APT) MD/ DC and a dedicated professional who has an Advanced Sand Therapy Certificate.
Jenny has been an Elementary School Counselor with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) for several years and was a classroom teacher prior to completing her Masters in School Counseling and Post Masters in Play Therapy at Johns’ Hopkins University. She attended University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) for undergraduate college and received a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology and an Early Childhood Education Certification.
Therapy Services
- Individual Therapy (CBT)
- Play Therapy (starting at age 3)
- Family Therapy
- S.P.A.C.E (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)Treatment
Expertise
- Self Esteem and Self Control Building
- Social Skill Training and Peer Relationships
- Emotional Regulation
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Learning Challenges
- ADHD
- Sensory Processing Disorder
- Reading/Math Disabilities
- Adjustment Disorders; Transition Support & Coping Skills
- Family Changes (divorce, loss)
- ReLocation (home/school)
- Grit/Resilience Building
- Deployment/Military Life
- Behavior Management & Parenting Support
- Accommodations & Support in the School Setting
Personal Life
Jenny enjoys running, reading and lots of outdoor adventures with her husband and Mini American Shepherd, Blanton. She is a very proud dog mom and sometimes even gets to bring Service Dogs in training with her to sessions (given client comfort). She grew up in Montgomery County but loves to travel and visit other cultures and climates
