Gin Cooley (Dr. Jennifer Cooley) is an American composer, vocalist, sound-healing artist, and licensed psychotherapist whose work bridges ancient musical traditions with contemporary approaches to emotional and physical wellness. Her multidisciplinary practice blends Gregorian chant, medieval Nordic song, neo-folk, Southern Gothic soul, and healing frequency compositions, using sound as a form of medicine rooted in myth, grief, and psychological restoration.
Cooley is a licensed psychotherapist, holding LPCC licensure in Kentucky and LPC licensure in Tennessee. She is currently in her final year of the PsyD program at California Southern University, following two years of doctoral-level study in applied psychology at Western Kentucky University. She also holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Holistic Medicine and Natural Medicine (PhD/DNM) from the Rockwell School of Holistic Medicine.
She earned a Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) in Counseling with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health from the University of Tennessee, where she was a member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Cooley completed her Bachelor of Science in Management and Organizational Development at Bethel University, graduating Magna Cum Laude and as a member of the Gamma Beta Phi Honors Society.
Cooley is a professional member of both the American Counseling Association and the American Psychological Association.
In her clinical work, Cooley focuses on marginalized populations and high-risk environments, with extensive experience in both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation settings. She has served as a psychotherapist in super-maximum security prisons, consulted on the development of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) programming within high-security facilities, and previously held the role of Treatment Director for a therapeutic foster care agency. She also contributed to the development of an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) tailored to the needs of rural addiction treatment populations.
Cooley is currently in private practice, where she integrates holistic and evidence-based approaches to treat the whole person while navigating the complexities of institutional and systemic care.
In 2026, Cooley’s musical work centered prominently on sound therapy and healing through music. Her EP Sound Healing for the Soul explores the therapeutic use of Solfeggio frequencies, with tracks tuned to specific hertz levels intended to support emotional release, nervous system regulation, and holistic well-being. These include 174 Hz for relaxation and pain relief, 396 Hz for releasing guilt and fear, 432 Hz for harmonic balance, 528 Hz—often referred to as the “Love Frequency”—for transformation and cellular renewal, and a Full Body Healing Frequencies track designed for comprehensive wellness.
In January 2026, Cooley also released the five-track EP Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto, a sacred work inspired by the ancient “Glory Be” doxology. Drawing on Gregorian chant and medieval sacred music, the EP reflects her dual background as a psychotherapist and composer, with many pieces tuned to 432 Hz, a frequency often associated with bodily and emotional harmony. The release aligns with her broader therapeutic mission of integrating sacred sound into modern healing contexts.
Beyond her solo work, Cooley fronts the music project Gin Cooley and the Kentucky Holler, which released a 12-track Southern-Gothic-inspired soul album 40 Year Blues in January 2026. The album followed a successful run of singles, including “Therapy Note” (2026) and 2025 releases “Through the Mud,” “Dear Friend,” and “Piece by Piece.”
Her discography also includes neo-Nordic and Celtic folk singles such as Nordic Lullabies, featuring “Wolf Lullaby,” “Aurora’s Magic”, and “Polar Bear Cub” (2026), as well as the 2025 releases “Valhalla Lullaby” and “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam — Erin go Bragh.” Earlier works include the 2023 single "Drømde Mik En Drøm I Nat", featuring Romanian songwriter and producer Paul Daniel Ciupe (Pawl D Beats), a composition widely regarded as the oldest known secular song from the Nordic countries, dating to circa 1300. In 2021, she released a series of neo-Nordic dark folk ballads, including “Death Before Dishonor” and “War March” (feat. Bjorth), and collaborated with German composer Björn Hoppen on “Wanderer” for the Midgard Rising EP.
In addition to her musical career, Cooley has showcased short musical films at international festivals and has an extensive background as a high-fashion runway model, working in Italy, China, Singapore, Taiwan, and New York City. She hails from rural northwest Tennessee, a region that continues to influence her storytelling, sonic textures, and spiritual grounding.
Contact: gincooley@gmail.com
Instagram: @drinkswithgin