Jennifer Daffon, PsyD., LMHC, Counselor/Therapist
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Jennifer Daffon, PsyD., LMHC

Psychologist | Clinical Child & Adolescent

19730 64th Ave W 301 Lynnwood Washington, 98036
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About

Jennifer Daffon is a Child Clinical Psychologist who earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University in Seattle, Washington. She has worked with children and families for over fifteen years and currently has a private practice, Emotesy Child and Family Counseling Services, where she provides play-based interventions to help children overcome challenges related to anxiety, trauma, and behavioral/mood disorders. Parenting support and education is also incorporated into Jennifer’s work with families. 

Education and Training

Antioch University PsyD. 2017

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Jennifer Daffon, PsyD., LMHC
Jennifer Daffon, PsyD., LMHC's Expert Contributions
  • What activities help with depression?

    Activities that promote movement and social interactions can be helpful. Although it may feel exhausting and/or daunting, the more one pushes themselves to engage with their environment the better they can start to feel, Activities should be related to personal interests that foster a sense of achievement or personal satisfaction. READ MORE

  • Can schizophrenia be controlled?

    Typically medication management and therapy are used to treat schizophrenia. READ MORE

  • Should I seek psychotherapy?

    If you are interested in improving your current mental health, having an outside provider to help guide you can be helpful in identifying triggers and coping skills. READ MORE

  • What doctor is best for treating panic attacks?

    Any professional who can help you understand the triggers for your panic attacks will be helpful. Someone taking a cognitive approach can help identify the unhelpful thoughts that both trigger and maintain anxiety. READ MORE

  • What therapy is successful in treating anxiety?

    Typically Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help interrupt the automatic thoughts that often trigger/maintain anxiety. Incorporating gradual exposure to the feared stimulus is also included to help individuals build their tolerance for and recognize they can handle what is causing them anxiety. Best Regards, Dr. Jennifer Daffon, PsyD daffoncounseling@gmail.com www.emotesy.com READ MORE

  • How long is therapy for ADHD?

    Individual sessions typically last 45-50 minutes. The total length of treatment will depend on several factors such as how severe symptoms are, the motivation of the individual, level of support outside of therapy etc. Best Regards, Dr. Jennifer Daffon, PsyD daffoncounseling@gmail.com www.emotesy.com READ MORE

  • What is the leading treatment for depression?

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a well-known treatment for depression and a variety of other mental health disorders. CBT can help identify and challenge the unhelpful thoughts that are maintaining negative views about oneself, the present, and the future. Best Regards, Dr. Jennifer Daffon, PsyD daffoncounseling@gmail.com www.emotesy.com READ MORE

  • Does CBT work for depressive disorder?

    CBT has been shown to be effective in treating a wide range of mood disorders, including depression. The therapy focuses on identifying and reframing unhelpful thoughts that maintain or reinforce mental health issues. Best Regards, Dr. Jennifer Daffon, PsyD daffoncounseling@gmail.com www.emotesy.com READ MORE

  • Can you help someone with severe anger issues?

    Anger is usually a secondary emotion, meaning there is something underneath it causing it to pop up. The problem with anger is that it can distract from what might actually be bothering the person, for example, a person might be feeling overwhelmed or hurt and therefore show increased irritability or anger. A helpful tactic can be asking your friend, What do you need? vs. responding directly to the anger or trying to immediately problem solve. Sometimes just acknowledging they are having a hard time and sitting in that emotion with them can also be a relief. READ MORE

  • Are essential oils good for anxiety?

    Using essential oils as a sensory grounding technique can be helpful when one is experiencing anxiety. Engaging the senses can help an individual refocus their energy or attention to the present which helps distract/interrupt anxious thoughts. Depending on how intense the anxious thoughts are, more than one coping skill may be necessary. Combining a sensory coping skill with a thought-based coping skill can be more effective. Best Regards, Dr. Jennifer Daffon, PsyD daffoncounseling@gmail.com www.emotesy.com READ MORE

  • Can you help a child's anxiety?

    Hi there. May children unfortunately can experience excessive worries/anxiety. One thing that can help is reminding your child to talk about it. It can feel really isolating to hold onto worries all by yourself. Also teaching your child that anxiety is meant to alert us that extra caution may be needed; but sometimes it's a false alarm. Helping your child notice and talk through whether a situation is a real threat or false alarm can help. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Play therapyPsychological AssessmentsCognitive Behavioral TherapyTF-CBTAnxietyADHDChild mental health

Articles and Publications

  • Book: The GrumpsBook: Winston the Worried Unicorn

Teaching and speaking

  • General Psychology-Pima Medical Institute, Seattle, WA

Jennifer Daffon, PsyD., LMHC's Practice location

Emotesy Child and Family Counseling Services

19730 64th Ave W 301 -
Lynnwood, Washington 98036
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New patients: 425-686-9627
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