Jennifer Wallace, ASW, PPS
Associate Social Worker, Pupil Personnel Services Credential
Associate therapists have completed their academic training for a masters degree and have worked with children and families for several years. In order to sit for their licensing exam, they have to be supervised for approximately 3000 hours after getting their degree. They are currently being supervised by one of our licensed clinicians to obtain these hours and complete this training. Supervision is a collaborative process and your child will have the support of two very capable clinicians.
8+ years of clinical experience & 6+ years of teaching experience
GENERAL AVAILABILITY:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:30PM - 5:30PM
Wednesdays 2:30PM - 6:30PM
These hours are a general scope of availability, and do not constitute a guarantee of availability. Additionally, these hours are subject to change.
Jennifer believes in creating a safe and empathetic environment for individuals and families to explore their thoughts, emotions and behaviors. She views the therapeutic process as a compassionate collaboration in which children, teens and parents build upon inner strengths, gain new insights, and create desired life changes. Jennifer’s work is informed by evidence based therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Mindfulness.
Inspired By
Jennifer is inspired by the journeys of those she works with, as they face challenges with courage and strength. It is personally rewarding to see the people she works with finding new ways to work through issues that they struggle with, and overcome adversity or strife. Jennifer strongly believes that we are always learning and growing at all ages, and it is never too late to make positive changes in our lives.
Specialties
Trauma
Grief
Anxiety
Neurodivergent Affirming
Executive Functioning Skills
Chronic Illness
Autism & Neurodiversities
Gender Affirming
Stress
Social Skills
Parenting
Specialized Training
Flash Technique
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Trauma Informed Care
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Social Skills
Tell Me More!
Jennifer has a 26 year old son and 23 year old daughter. She and her husband enjoy their “empty nest” time together, while cherishing the opportunities they have to spend with their children, friends, and extended family. In Jennifer’s free time, she loves traveling, gardening, hiking and feeding her creative side. She also enjoys volunteering with the Make A Wish Foundation and local art programs.
The opportunity to connect with others, and be of service, is what gets Jennifer out of bed in the morning. Her sense of spirituality also plays a role in providing purpose and direction in her life. Jennifer strives to always be learning and challenging herself to understand different perspectives and try new experiences.
Background
Growing up Jennifer thought she wanted to be an elementary school teacher. However, in college while working with children in a Head Start program, she saw how important social and emotional development is to a child’s health and well-being. From that point on, Jennifer became dedicated to helping children develop their full potential, both within the school system as well as supporting their families outside the classroom.
During her graduate program, and for several years following, she worked with foster children by advocating for them in their schools, providing mental health support, and supporting reunification with their families. Jennifer often works with children, parents and families who are experiencing trauma, stress, anxiety, separation, and grief. She also has many years of experience teaching and counseling, including working with individuals and groups to build social and executive function skills. Jennifer enjoys working with all ages, from preschoolers to seniors, and is familiar with the developmental joys and challenges of each life stage.
Education
Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz
Master of Arts in Social Work from the University of California, Berkeley