History
Jean Lukens' private practice has been located in Amherst, MA for over 30 years. It was founded with her husband, Jeffrey Lukens PhD, as Amherst Psychotherapy Associates. Jean's approach is increasingly focused on the body-mind connection through techniques such as neurofeedback, Somatic Experiencing and mindfulness practices. Over the years she has served hundreds of children, families and individuals in the greater Amherst area, many of whom keep in touch with her over the years as life presents them with further challenges.
Specialties
This general psychotherapy practice serves Amherst, Northampton, the Pioneer Valley and Western Massachusetts. Jean Lukens specializes in Somatic Experiencing, Neurofeedback, Mindfulness Meditation, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. She works with adolescents, adults and couples. Her practice addresses depression, anxiety, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention deficits (ADD and ADHD), addictions/dependencies and marital difficulties. She promotes wellness in mental health, including nutritional interventions and lifestyle coaching to promote healthy functioning of the brain and nervous system.