Wise Body Therapy in Phoenix, AZ
You’re tired of holding everything together—and losing yourself in the process.
There is a way forward—and you don’t have to find it alone.
Maybe this sounds familiar
Always on edge
You replay conversations, anticipate what could go wrong, and struggle to relax.
Food and your body taking over
You cycle between rigid food and exercise rules and feeling out of control. Thoughts about food and your body consume energy you’d rather spend elsewhere.
Saying yes when you mean no
You keep the peace, then feel resentful—or guilty for wanting something different.
Going blank or shutting down
In difficult moments, you lose your words, feel numb, or disconnect from yourself.
Losing yourself in relationships
You know what others need but lose track of your own feelings, needs, and preferences.
Shame and difficulty with intimacy
You criticize yourself, hide your needs, or struggle to feel comfortable and present in closeness.
Start with a free 30-minute consultation. We’ll talk about what brings you here, answer your questions, and explore whether working together feels like a good fit.
Hi, I’m Jenny Bilskie-Smith, LCSW.
I’m so glad you’re here.
I help adults with trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, body image distress, and difficulties with boundaries and relationships.
Perhaps you’ve tried therapy, read the books, and understand your patterns—but still find yourself caught in them. You know what you want to do differently, yet something inside you pulls you back.
There are reasons these patterns developed. Together, we can get curious about them.
The relationships and experiences that shaped you may have taught you to stay vigilant, quiet your needs, or take care of others to preserve connection. Those responses make sense in the context of your story, even when they’re painful now.
My work brings together conversation, attention to your body, and the healing possibilities of a supportive therapeutic relationship. We’ll explore what happens in difficult moments and gently practice new ways of responding—so you can feel more connected to yourself and have more choice in how you live and relate.
You deserve a place where you don’t have to hold everything together.
A place where your feelings make sense, your needs have room, and your story is met with care. Where you can begin to exhale—and discover what becomes possible when you feel supported being yourself.
“After so much wasted time and energy trying to control the way my body looked and what I ate, I am so grateful to have more mental space and energy for things that matter more to me. Jenny was so attentive and responsive to my thoughts and feelings during our sessions and her follow up. It was easier to go through the changes and adjustments with my eating and other habits because I knew she was there for me and had my back.”
“Jenny is an incredible counselor with amazing insight and expertise. She is extremely attentive, thoughtful, and encouraging. I leave each session with nuggets of wisdom that I carry with me in-between visits. She has a huge heart and cares deeply about helping her clients achieve the best possible outcomes. I can’t thank Jenny enough for her support and highly recommend her as a counselor.“
What To Expect
Thoughtful, Personalized Therapy
I think carefully about each client and tailor the work to your goals.
We don’t just talk. We create change
Together, we’ll make sense of the patterns that leave you feeling stuck and practice ways to express your needs, respond to difficult feelings, and feel more like yourself.
We’ll measure what matters.
Together, we’ll check in on what feels different, what’s still difficult, and whether our work is helping you move toward the life you want. Your feedback helps shape where we go next.
We work with your body, not just your mind.
Together, we’ll slow down and notice how feelings and experiences show up in your body, at a pace that feels manageable for you.
You won’t have to remember everything.
After many sessions, I’ll share a personalized recap of what we explored, with ideas you can choose to return to between appointments. We’ll find what feels useful to you.
“Jenny has a way with words and has great insight and perspective. Body image and self confidence were a huge struggle for me my entire life. With Jenny’s help I can now look in the mirror, like what I see and appreciate who I am.”
“From the moment we spoke, my body immediately eased into a comfortable “knowing” space with her… one that always reinforced that I was seen, that I was heard, that I mattered.”
EMDR, Somatic Therapy & Parts Work in Phoenix, AZ
We’ll draw from these approaches based on your needs, preferences, and what feels helpful.
EMDR
Sometimes you know an experience is over, but it still feels close. A memory, interaction, or familiar feeling can bring you right back. Other times, you can’t pinpoint a specific memory—you just notice a familiar feeling or reaction. With EMDR, we’ll work gently with distressing experiences and the beliefs you carry from them, at a pace we decide together, so the past can feel less present.
Parts Work
Ego State Parts Work invites us to view our defenses with kindness and understanding, helping them gently relax. As these defenses ease, we gain clearer access to the deeper wounds beneath, opening a path for healing and growth.
Perhaps one part of you wants to speak up, while another is afraid of disappointing someone. Or you long for closeness and also want to pull away. Together, we’ll get to know these parts with curiosity and compassion, understand what they’re trying to protect, and help you feel less caught in an inner tug-of-war.
Polyvagal Therapy
Polyvagal Therapy aims to activate the body’s natural calming responses by stimulating the vagus nerve. Techniques like breathwork, muscle relaxation, and social connection help retrain the nervous system toward a lasting sense of safety & ease.
Intuitive Eating
Intuitive Eating counseling works by reconnecting you to your body’s intuitive wisdom. If we tune into the wisdom of our bodies, we can access a treasure trove of information about what we need on a moment-to-moment basis. This starts in the physical realm, but it also translates into the emotional realm.
Curious how I can help you heal?
Schedule a FREE consultation!
Virtual OR In-Person Therapy
Choose what works for you!
Virtual / Online Sessions from Anywhere in Arizona
Wise Body Therapy offers secure, HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy sessions for clients located anywhere in Arizona. Virtual sessions provide the flexibility to access support from the comfort of your own home, making it easier to fit therapy into your life—no commute required.
In-Person Sessions at Our Office in N. Phoenix
If you prefer face-to-face connection, we welcome you to our cozy office in North Phoenix for in-person sessions. This setting offers a calm, grounding space where you can fully engage in your healing journey with the support of a compassionate therapist by your side.
Office Location
11225 North 28th Dr. Suite B228
Phoenix, AZ 85029
Do I need to know which type of therapy I want?
You don’t need to choose an approach before we meet. We’ll talk about what brings you here and what you’d like help with. I’ll explain how EMDR, parts work, or somatic approaches might fit your needs, and we’ll decide together where to begin.
What if I’ve tried therapy before and still feel stuck?
Perhaps therapy helped you understand yourself, but familiar feelings and reactions still show up. We’ll talk about what helped, what felt missing, and what you hope will be different this time. Alongside conversation, we can pay attention to what happens in your body and relationships, making room for change at a pace that feels manageable.
Do you offer in-person therapy in Phoenix and online therapy in Arizona?
Yes. I offer in-person sessions at my North Phoenix office and online therapy for adults located anywhere in Arizona. We can talk about which setting works best for your needs and your life.
What happens during the free consultation?
Our free 30-minute consultation is a chance to meet, ask questions, and get a feel for how I work. You can share as much or as little as you’re comfortable with. There’s no commitment to begin therapy, and you don’t have to decide anything during the call.
What if I’ve tried EMDR before and it didn’t help?
That matters, and I want to hear about it. We’ll talk about what the experience was like, what felt unhelpful, and what you hoped would change. We can explore whether approaching EMDR differently feels worthwhile or whether another approach feels like a better fit. You won’t have to repeat something that didn’t feel right simply because it’s a method I offer.
Questions About Wise Body Therapy in Phoenix, AZ
Types of Services We Offer
for Mental Health Therapy & Counseling
- Trauma Focused
- EMDR
- Parts Work
- Compassion Focused
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Somatic
- Couples Therapy
We Can Help With:
- Trauma and PTSD
- Secondary Traumatic Stress
(first responders, child welfare investigators & case managers, probation/parole officers, etc) - Eating Disorders
- Anxiety
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Codependency
- Depression
- Faith deconstruction and purity culture
- Family Conflict
- OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
- Self Esteem
- Sexual issues
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
Populations We Serve
- Adults
- All genders
Wise Body Therapy is a Safe Place For All
- Health At Every Size (HAES) Aligned
- Size Diversity Allied
- Polyamory Allied
- Sex Worker Allied
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Racial Justice Allied
- GLBTQIA+ Allied
- HIV / AIDS Allied
- Single Parent Allied
Let's talk!
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Get your questions answered and find out if Wise Body Therapy is right for you.