Jennifer Packer

(MSW, LICSW, PIP)

About Me

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 degree in social work in 2006. I later graduated from Alabama A&M University with a masters 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.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Self esteem
  • Career difficulties

I also have experience in Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression

Years of Experience: 5

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

LICSW #3696C (Expires: 2020-08-31)

LCSW #CSW00629 (Expires: 2020-09-30)

Reviews

Written by B.R. on Dec 05, 2018 after counseling with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and anger management

Jennifer has been very timely with responding to my questions and needs as well as professional. The worksheets that were provided to me helped me realize there are ways of coping with my issues in a manner that can make me feel like I am growing as an individual. I am happy with my decision to get counseling, and BetterHelp is a convenient source since I have such a busy schedule.

Written by P.A. on Nov 26, 2018 after counseling with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues

Jennifer is wonderful. She's absorbent and resourceful. A clearheaded professional. Absolutely nurturing to a better self. I only wish I had more time of day to sit down and talk with her. I would definitely recommend her expertise.

Written by A.N. on Nov 26, 2018 after counseling with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Jennifer has been extremely real and honest and helpful to me I look forward to our upcoming sessions as our first few have been so beneficial to my life. I can express my gratitude to her, and to her availability to be by my side.

Written by R.O. on Nov 12, 2018 after counseling with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief

Jennifer is a great councilor and has helped me so much I would recommend her to any one.