I'm Dr. Jennifer Sumerlin, owner and operator of Tabula Rasa Psychotherapy, LLC. I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed in both New Jersey and Florida. I completed my post-secondary education in NJ which included diverse clinical trainings in mental health practices, agencies, and hospitals. I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology, as well as my doctorate in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Social Justice from St. Elizabeth University (formerly The College of St. Elizabeth). I also hold a Master of Science from Seton Hall University in Marriage and Family Therapy.

     With almost 10 years of post-graduate experience, my practice focuses on children (ages 6-11), adolescents (ages 12-17), and adults (ages 18+) who are struggling with feelings of depression and anxiety, as well as LGBTQIA+ issues, multicultural issues, grief, ADHD, college mental health, trauma, family conflict, relationship issues, marital and premarital issues, separation, divorce, attachment, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, anger management.

   As a client-centered Therapist, with an emphasis on multigenerational, structural, and strategic theoretical orientations, I will help you explore your childhood for an understanding of how your past experiences and generational lessons may have impacted life choices and behaviors in the here and now. Since no one person is alike, I implore a myriad of therapeutic techniques as a way of tailoring my therapeutic approach to the individual client.

    I thoroughly enjoy working with a diverse population, including, but not limited to: high-achieving professionals, Women of Color, older clients (ages 65+) facing change of life transitions, & transgender clients in all phases of transition. For the helping professions, including, but not limited to, other therapists, nurses, and physicians, I provide support in achieving a work-life balance to help reduce burn-out. I aim to provide a genuine, warm, and non-judgmental approach to help you learn new ways to live a healthier, cohesive and more fulfilling life.