Jennifer S

My Favorite Quote

"Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass… It’s learning to dance in the rain." — Vivian Greene

Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Adoption
  • Abuse
  • Coping Skills
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Child and Adolescents
  • Behavior Issues
  • Family Conflict
  • Christian

Get to Know Jennifer S

Therapist | LCSW

Since I was young, I have felt great compassion for people experiencing pain and hardship. I believe that building a supportive and trusting relationship through therapy creates a safe place to explore one’s struggles and discover a path to a healthy state of being.

My joy comes from working alongside people to help them through challenges to achieve their goals with lasting impact.

My Professional Background

I have over 11 years of experience as a social worker, often working with children, youth, and families. I have worked with families at a transitional homeless shelter and have many years of experience supporting foster youth and foster/adoptive families doing clinical case management.

After many years working for non-profit organizations and with people impacted by trauma, I became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to focus more on supporting clients’ mental health. I have a very strong trauma-informed lens. Much of my clinical experience has been with people suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety, and adjustment issues.

Education, Training, and Certifications

  • Bachelor of Arts in Human Development – University of California, San Diego
  • Master of Social Work – California State University, Long Beach
  • TF-CBT
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Seeking Safety
  • Child Abuse Assessment

Fun Facts

I value spending time with family and friends. For exercise and for self-care, I enjoy going for walks, hikes, runs on the beach, yoga, and swimming. Another hobby I have is playing guitar/ukulele for fun. I like listening to music and being in nature to re-center myself. My husband and I love the adventure of travel and experiencing other cultures.

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