Jenny Pitzen. MSW, LCSW
We all experience challenging seasons in our lives, and these periods often shape our identity. The question is whether they will drive us towards despair or spur us into growth. I believe that peace, hope, and joy are attainable for each person, no matter the challenges they face. With this in mind, I approach my clients with compassion and understanding for where they are and where they have been, and hope and challenge for the future. I strive to create a space where people feel truly heard, affirmed, accepted, and valued. As a licensed clinical social worker, I have worked with individuals ranging in age from 5 to 75 years old. I have walked with people through anxiety, depression, panic, self-injury, adoption-related concerns, aging challenges, health challenges, school refusal, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and infertility. My approach depends on the needs of each individual and their personal goals. I often incorporate play and activity-based therapy with children and adolescents and draw guidance from Existential Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Family Systems, and many trauma-informed methods. I am open to exploring spirituality if this is something that interests my clients.
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“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” C.S. Lewis
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Experience
Jenny received her B.A. in Human Development and Family Studies from Messiah University and her M.A. in Social Work from Dominican University. After graduating from her undergraduate program, she lived in the inner City of Chicago for seven years, where she worked at a long-term housing facility for people experiencing homelessness and a preschool-8th-grade school. After obtaining her master’s degree, she moved to Pennsylvania and worked as an In-School Counselor for Lakeside Educational Network for six years, providing counseling services to High School Students. Most recently, Jenny has worked for Gladney Center for Adoption, providing adoption and post-adoption support to families, particularly those children who have been adopted through the foster care system. Jenny is excited to use all of her experience to support clients at Wisteria Counseling.
Contact
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