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Welcome! My name is Jennifer. I am a dedicated Bilingual Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years of clinical experience and two decades spent working in various capacities within the Social Work Profession. I have cultivated a deep passion for supporting children, families, and communities. I was born in Puerto Rico and raised in New York City, my heritage has profoundly shaped my perspective, allowing me to connect with diverse populations and understand the unique challenges they face.
In the first session, be prepared to be the expert. We will develop a rapport and determine what challenges you would like to address as well as identifying strengths that will help foster your success. We will also develop goals to work towards.
My strengths include my ability to speak transparently and honestly while expressing respect for others' individuality, serve as an avid learner and work collaboratively to help my clients reach the success they seek.
My experiences have afforded me a holistic understanding of the challenges that clients and their families encounter. This comprehensive insight has propelled me to develop and implement effective intervention strategies tailored to meet the individual needs of my clients and their families. My journey into social work was fueled by my commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of others. I believe that everyone deserves a safe and nurturing environment to thrive, and I strive to empower you to overcome obstacles through evidence-based practices and compassionate care by drawing on your strengths and helping you foster resilience and emotional well-being.
I believe everyone has the innate ability to be successful and overcome challenges. Maintaining a person-centered approach allows the client's strengths to enhance areas in need of address and help validate that which they already know.
Spirituality and Faith go beyond religion to encompass that which one believes in, that divinity help with balance and support. Integrating this modality allows clients to draw upon one of the foundational dimensions of wellness to address complications.