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.

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Book Jen Today

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.

I bring:

  • 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.

Learn More About Jen
Learn More About Jen
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Ways to Work Together

  • Foster & Adoptive Speaker

    Foster & Adoptive Parenting Support

    Trauma-informed insight for families and professionals navigating complex systems

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  • keynote speaker

    Burnout & Resilience Keynote Speaking

    When your team is exhausted but still expected to perform

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  • Workplace Mental Health

    Workplace Mental Health

    How to support people without pretending stress doesn’t exist

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  • mental health therapy

    Mental Health Therapy in New York State

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

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Testimonials from Happy Clients

  • Jennifer is amazing and provided great task in order to achieve my goals and be successful. It was a pleasure working with her. During our sessions, I saw great improvement in my leadership skills and working strategies. I will continue to use the things she taught me and the knowledge she provided to me. She is AMAZING!!!

    Kelly S

  • Excellent seminar. Had some new material to consider that was not on my radar, and helped me come to some new strategies on the work/life challenges.

    Justin C

  • I hired Jennifer to support my supervisory and management staff. The positive results I hear from all of them as they are embarking on a journey of work life balance, plus finding the the time to bring harmony into their lives, while working in a mentally draining and physically challenging industry. I am so pleased to see the results my team is achieving while being guided by Jennifer. One of the best training programs to create calm in the team I have ever spent.

    Joel C

  • Jen is a fantastic to work with. She will partner with you to break down goals into achievable steps to change. Highly recommend!

    Joy R

  • Jen is amazing! I had been searching for therapists for so long always disappointed at their approach, I didn't want to focus on the past I wanted to move forward with the here and now and Jen helped me do exactly that! She is very organized and prepared for each session so you feel like your being guided but she tailors the guidance so that its relevant to your life, not just generic guidance. I remember dreading going to therapy- but this is different. This I actually looked forward to! She helped me see the light at the end of the stress tunnel and that feeling is truly freeing.

    Kelly J

  • Jen is amazing! She tapped into specifically what I was wanting to work on and we focused our activities and conversations on that. She was kind, compassionate, and really met me where I was at. I have learned a lot and have developed so many new insights and have been able to make some changes I have wanted to for a long time! I am very grateful for her and her amazing work!

    Beth P

  • 2024- so many things to work on - so many directions to go in! Where and how to start? This workshop was a fantastic step to get all the swirling ideas in order! The where and how now has a beginning - a launch- a CAN DO! thanks to Jen!

    Linda B

  • Jen was a great listener and provided me helpful tools and insight. I would recommend her to anyone.

    Thomas D

  • Jen’s workshop is a gentle and powerful method to helping where you are today!

    Haylee F

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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Start Here By Booking A Call
Start Here By Booking A Call

What People Walk Away

  • A clearer understanding of their stress and emotional patterns

  • Practical tools they can use immediately

  • Language for what they’re experiencing

  • Strategies to prevent burnout—not just recover from it

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

DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE
DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE

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

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