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'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.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Bipolar disorder , Depression
Services Offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
LICSW #3696C (Expires: 2022-08-31)
LCSW #CSW006298 (Expires: 2022-09-30)
Reviews
Amazing
Been with Ms Jenn for 3 months now and am grateful for the time she’s provided me. She made my first therapy experience comfortable and welcoming. It's given me a clearer route and reassurance I needed for myself to get things all needed off my chest, and she helped guided me back. So sweet, down to earth, and really connects as well as on a spiritual level.
Jennifer is a very compassionate therapist who really listens and offers practical advice and suggestions. I would recommend Jennifer to anyone dealing with domestic issues or personal life changes.
Thank you Jennifer!
Jennifer is great. She is compassionate and knowledgeable. She gives great feedback in a timely fashion. She is instrumental in helping me get through challenges. I feel supported and empowered with her help. She is also very flexible in her schedule which is a huge plus. She is positive and easy to speak to.
Ms. Jennifer has been a great counselor!
Jennifer Packer is amazing! Very attentive and personable. She is extremely easy to talk to.
Jennifer was fantastic about getting back to me and sending me things that might help. She always helped me look at things in a different perspective and made me feel comfortable in asking for help and seeking change in my life.
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.
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.
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.
Jennifer is a great councilor and has helped me so much I would recommend her to any one.