Jennifer has extensive experience working with early intervention and advocacy for children, as well as experience in disruption and loss for young adults. Jennifer is committed to working with individuals who suffer from anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship/marriage counseling. Jennifer recognizes the importance of structure for children and consistency from adults in an effort to have a healthy balanced life. She is passionate about the importance of a safe and healthy transition in terms of out of home placements. Jennifer has experience working with children and families within the child welfare, foster care, pre and post adoptive home settings. She is a graduate of Mercyhurst University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, and Edinboro University where she obtained her Masters of Social Work.
Jennifer is a Pennsylvania Licensed Social Worker who has extensive experience working with children and families in a variety of settings. She is a member of NASW and was the recipient of the 2004 Northwest Division of the PA National Social Worker of the Year Award. She has an ASAM certification (American Society of Addiction Medicine) and is a National Association of Forensic Counselors (Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist). She is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) through EMDR International Association. She has been a therapist at Affinity Family Support Services PC since 2009, where she is a part of the Specialized Outpatient Program, as well as provides outpatient therapy to children, youth, adults, and families, utilizing a variety of cognitive/cognitive behavioral, play, trauma/grief and relaxation therapy techniques, attachment and bonding therapies, as well as the promising practice of Girls Circle group work. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Individual and Family Studies from Penn State University in 1989, and a Master of Science in Social Administration from Case Western Reserve University in 1996. She is a member of NASW and was the recipient of the 2012 Northwest Division of the PA National Social Worker of the Year Award.įran is a Pennsylvania Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has over 20 years of combined experience in the fields of Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice, as well as inpatient, outpatient, and school-based mental health treatment. She is also certified in Traumatic Stress Studies under Dr. Her treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness based stress reduction and Play therapy. She is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) through EMDR International Association. In addition, she is trained in evidenced based trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and the promising practice of Girls Circle group work. She was trained by Gregory Keck, PhD, of the Attachment and Bonding Center of Ohio in childhood trauma, attachment, and treatment. She is a therapist in the Specialized Outpatient Program, as well as provides outpatient therapy to children, adults, families, and couples, specializing in complex trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and relationship/marital issues. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Gannon University and a Master of Science in Social Administration from Case Western Reserve University. Patty is the Executive Director of Affinity Family Support Services PC, and a Pennsylvania Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been in practice for over 20 years.
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