Meet Our Team

Jennifer L. Rankin is a Group Facilitator at Guiding Hands Healthcare with a passion for supporting individuals as they develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and practical skills for everyday life. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice and is currently completing her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at National University through the dual LMFT/LPCC track.

Also a UCI-certified Health & Wellness Coach. Her experience includes facilitating therapeutic and skills-focused groups addressing emotional regulation, self-esteem, boundaries, communication, interpersonal relationships, stress management, life transitions, motivation, and coping skills. She incorporates concepts from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), while maintaining a compassionate, strengths-based, and person-centered approach.

Creating a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered. Through her group facilitation, she encourages participants to better understand themselves, strengthen their coping skills, navigate life’s challenges, and build meaningful and sustainable changes in their lives.