Made For This

Ms. Jenny, a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Tidewater, Virginia, specializes in using play therapy, art expression, and storytelling to support children and families grappling with big feelings in a chaotic world. As the mother of two sons, she has a deep appreciation for nurturing stories to help children unlock their amazing potential. Jenny received her Bachelor’s Degree from James Madison University, where she met her best friend and husband, Ben. She earned her Master’s Degree in Community Counseling from Regent University. In her free time, she enjoys painting watercolors, watching her children fish, cheering loudly at their sporting events, and catching up with her girlfriends over coffee. Madeleine Murphy has been drawn to art from a very young age, a passion that led her to pursue higher education in the field. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Fine Arts and a Master’s in Education, with a focus on Art Education, from Lee University. Currently residing in Western Michigan, she dedicates herself to teaching art at the elementary level. Outside the classroom, Madeleine’s interests include reading, illustrating, enjoying the outdoors, and spending quality time with her husband, Bryan, and their dog, Griffin.