About

Jenna Herbst has a Master’s of Divinity from the Naropa University, and has been working with people for over twenty years. She is a certified mindfulness instructor, worked in the Naropa chaplaincy project, and completed two units of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) while working in hospice. She was trained in pastoral counseling, mindfulness, group process work, conflict resolution, family systems work, motivational interviewing, and more. She worked as a hospice chaplain in Boulder County, and before that, worked for the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless for six years, working mostly with veterans, and some with supportive housing clients. She currently has a private practice. She has studied with many spiritual teachers, beyond her time at Naropa University. Here are some: Shinzen Young, Thrangu Rinpoche, Reggie Ray, Lee Ray, Adyashanti, and Alaya.

Also, Jenna has studied extensively and practiced many modalities, which informs her work with people : Buddhist practices, Radical Honesty, Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, Body centered meditation, Process Lab, Dialogue, and more.

Jenna has led many groups in person and online.

To schedule a free 15 minute meeting please email me at jennaherbst@yahoo.com.

Jenna sometimes writes about politics and culture, fiction, personal essays, and poetry. You can find two articles here. She is a musician, and you can find one of her albums here. Jenna is an artist, and you can see prints of artwork here. She posts art and writing to her Facebook page here. Sliding scales and scholarships are available for private sessions. Jenna currently resides in Asheville, NC, and offer sessions in person and on zoom.

“Only what is really oneself has the power to heal.” -Jung