Hi!!
My name is Jennifer Packer, MSW, LICSW, PIP, CSW. What that means is that I have a Masters degree in social work (MSW), I am a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) in Alabama with privileges to do private independent practice (PIP). I am also a Certified Social Worker (CSW) by the state of Georgia.
I graduated from Tuskegee University with a Bachelor's degree in social work in 2006. I later graduated from Alabama A&M University with a master's degree in social work in 2008. While attending college, I fell in love with social work. Even as a child, I have always had a passion for helping people.
Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work with various types of populations. I started my career working at child protection services. I worked with the state of Alabama for about 3 years and later with private foster care agencies for about 4 years. Once I earned my LICSW, I began to work as a psychotherapist, specializing in working with the geriatric population. Most recently I have been working with adults with severe mental illness placed in correctional facilities. I have experience with working with adults diagnosed with depression, anxiety, Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other severe mental illnesses and disorders.
I have a very easygoing approach to therapy. I find it important to treat the person and not just the illness. What that means is I believe people are not just symptoms but individuals who are a reflection of their experiences and circumstances. I like to use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) because I believe if you change the way you think you change the way you behave. I will also use other therapies such as mindfulness, solution-focused, and client-centered techniques. Although I am more familiar with CBT, when I work with clients I make sure to provide individualized services based solely on the clients’ needs.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
AL LICSW 3696C
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She’s a beautiful soul and not a robot.
Written on Jul 21, 2021 after therapy with Jennifer for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Awesome and understanding!
Written on Mar 22, 2021 after therapy with Jennifer for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Jennifer has helped me learn so much about myself that I constantly put off or didn’t know that was okay for me to understand. She has constantly been there as a source of support, caring, understanding, and is such a good active listener who THEN gives helpful advice! She’s wonderful and I’d recommend her to anyone.
Written on Mar 21, 2021 after therapy with Jennifer for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
I always feel like she’s really listening to me and cares about what I have to say. I’m very comfortable speaking with her .
Written on Feb 16, 2021 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Jennifer listens and is so understanding. The first time we talked it was easy to open up to her.
Written on Feb 15, 2021 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Amazing
Written on Jan 02, 2021 after therapy with Jennifer for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd