Jenny MacQuarrie, PsyD, LP | Michigan Psychologist | Journey

Therapy for people who want to understand what’s happening and try something different.

If you are navigating stress, trauma, health-related challenges, or feeling disconnected from yourself or your body, therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and try new ways of responding with support.

I’m Jenny MacQuarrie, and I believe therapy works best when it is collaborative, honest, and grounded in your real-life experiences. Therapy can be challenging at times, but it can also be engaging, educational, and even enjoyable.

An abnormal reaction to an abnormal situation is normal behavior.
— Viktor Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning

Meet Jenny

Clinical Psychologist, Jenny MacQuarrie, at twilight in front of mountains and the ocean view.

Jenny MacQuarrie, PsyD, LP is a licensed clinical psychologist providing therapy to adults and teens in Michigan through secure telehealth services at Journey Counseling Center. She is also licensed in Wisconsin.

Jenny is passionate about de-stigmatizing mental health care and integrating social justice, education, and self-understanding into the therapy process. She believes clients are the experts on their own lives and works to support insight, skill-building, and meaningful change in ways that feel personalized and sustainable.

Providing secure telehealth therapy for Michigan residents statewide.

What It’s Like to Work With Me

Therapy that feels collaborative and honest.

Clients often describe Jenny’s therapy style as collaborative, direct, and trauma-informed, with a balance of warmth, education, and honest feedback.

Support that goes beyond just talking.

Many clients appreciate feeling emotionally validated while also learning practical tools they can use outside of sessions. Jenny regularly checks in to make sure therapy stays aligned with your goals and encourages feedback so adjustments can be made along the way.

Tools you can actually use outside of sessions.

After working together, clients often report feeling more understood, more confident in their coping strategies, and better equipped to navigate challenges.

Areas of Focus

Jenny works most often with individuals experiencing:
  • Anxiety and panic

  • Depression

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Stress and burnout

  • Grief and loss

  • Life transitions

  • Relationship concerns

  • Chronic illness or pain

  • Sleep and insomnia

  • Identity exploration

  • LGBTQIA+ concerns

  • Neurodivergence

  • Men’s mental health

Jenny MacQuarrie, PsyD, LP provides telehealth therapy to adults and teens across the entire state of Michigan.

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Niche & Ideal Client

Jenny has a particular interest in complex trauma and the overlap between physical and mental health, including learning to better understand and respond to body-based cues. Her background in health psychology and work within the Veterans Affairs medical system has shaped a strong foundation in working with trauma, chronic pain, and high-stress environments.

She enjoys working with adults of all backgrounds and has a particular strength in working with men. Please note that Jenny is not able to see Veterans outside of the VA system.

Jenny’s ideal client is someone who is curious, reflective, and open to trying new approaches. She often describes therapy as benefiting from a “scientist mindset,” meaning a willingness to experiment, notice what works, and adjust as needed over time.

Therapy Approaches

Jenny integrates evidence-based and experiential approaches, including:

  • Mindfulness-Based Approaches

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Multicultural Therapy

  • Person-Centered Therapy

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

  • Somatic-Informed Therapy

  • Strength-Based Therapy

  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

  • Health Psychology

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy

  • Existential Therapy

  • Experiential Therapy

  • Humanistic Therapy

  • Integrative Therapy

Experience & Background

Since completing her doctorate in 2019, Jenny has worked in primary care and chronic pain psychology within the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She also has experience in crisis counseling and has completed training and internships focused on psychological assessment and biofeedback-informed approaches.

Education

  • PsyD, Clinical Psychology – Michigan School of Psychology (2019)

  • MS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Crisis & Trauma – Walden University (2015)

  • BS, Psychology – Michigan Technological University (2011)

Licensure

  • Licensed Psychologist – Michigan

  • Licensed Psychologist – Wisconsin

A Little More About Me

Outside of work, Jenny enjoys hiking, spending time with her two cats (Henri and Ande), mini-golf, and going to drive-in movie theaters.

Jenny MacQuarrie, PsyD, LP provides secure telehealth therapy to adults and teens across the entire state of Michigan. Services are available to Michigan residents regardless of city or region, allowing clients to access care from home or wherever they feel most comfortable.

If you’re looking for therapy that combines compassion, education, and practical skill-building, Jenny would be glad to support you.