Mental Health Therapist & Speaker

Real, practical conversations that help people understand what they’re feeling—and what to do next.

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Trusted by leaders in healthcare, education, non-profit and organizations supporting foster & adoptive parents, designed by a licensed mental health professional.

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Stop surface-level wellness talks &
get tools that actually help.

Most “wellness” talks sound good in the moment…
…and change nothing the next day.

Your people don’t need more awareness.

They need:

  • language for what they’re experiencing

  • tools they can actually use under pressure

  • permission to be human without falling apart

That’s where I come in.

With nearly 20 years in the social work field, Jen delivers engaging, real-world strategies that support lasting mental wellness.

Are you looking for someone with experience working with those carrying the heaviest load & the stakes are ALWAYS high?

Rooted in 20 years of experience working with:

  • Healthcare professionals facing burnout

  • Educators carrying constant emotional demand

  • Nonprofit and service-based teams

  • Organizations supporting foster & adoptive families

  • Trauma-informed strategy

If your people are overwhelmed, stretched thin, or quietly burning out—I speak directly to that.

I’m not just a speaker.

I’m a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience sitting with people in the middle of real struggle—not curated versions of it bringing:

  • Clinical expertise that goes beyond surface-level advice

  • Trauma-informed understanding of how stress actually shows up

  • Specialized speaking opportunities & training in foster care and adoption that addresses:

    • caregiver burnout

    • emotional regulation

    • attachment and behavioral challenges

    • system-level stress

This isn’t theory.
It’s what actually works when things are hard.

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Ways to Work Together

  • Foster Care & Adoption

    Foster Care & Adoption Speaker, Educator, & Supporter

    Much of my work is rooted in supporting complex, high-emotion systems—including foster and adoptive families and the professionals who support them.

  • keynote speaker

    Burnout & Resilience Keynote Speaking

    Trauma-Informed Mental Health Educator and Keynote Speaker to get to understand the complexities of chronic stress, burnout, and resilience for high achievers.

  • Workplace Mental Health

    Workplace Mental Health

    Supporting people without pretending stress doesn’t exist through engaged learning and education from the lens of a clinical social worker.

  • mental health therapy

    Mental Health Therapy in New York State

    Virtual & In Person Mental Health Therapy for Teens and Adults in New York State.

Testimonials

Practical. Evidence-Based. Human.

Mental Health Keynote Speaker

No fluff. No overwhelm. No unrealistic expectations.

Your people leave with:

  • Practical tools they can use immediately

  • Language to understand their stress and emotional patterns

  • Strategies to prevent burnout—not just recover from it

  • A sense of relief: “Oh… it’s not just me.”

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ARE YOUR PEOPLE HEADED FOR BURNOUT? KNOW THE SIGNS BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE.

Grab The Guide: "5 Signs Your Team is Headed for Burnout (and What to Do About It)- A free resource for leaders, HR professionals, and wellness coordinators who want to spot early warning signs and take action before burnout derails your workplace culture.

This quick-read guide helps you:

  • Identify burnout before it spreads

  • Understand what’s really draining your team

  • Take your first step toward building a more resilient workplace

This isn’t about fixing people. It’s about helping them function in real life.

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