Jennifer Coria earned her master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Michigan State University and a bachelor’s degree from Calvin University in Social Work. She is a native Spanish speaker and strongly believes in the value of incorporating culture and language to connect with her Spanish speaking clients. Jennifer’s background consists of working with various age groups in different settings, such as children, adolescents, young adults, and families. She has experience working in schools, inpatient, and community-based agencies, all of which enhance her understanding of experiences that her clients encounter.
She has treated numerous diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, anger management, relationship issues, grief and loss, and racial identity. Treatment approaches Jennifer utilizes are evidence based and are proven to help with various mental health disorders. Some of the techniques she is trained in are Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), PMTO, Strengths Based Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Play Therapy.
Jennifer’s goal is to provide a nonjudgmental, multicultural, compassionate environment that will promote growth and change. Together we will identify goals, increase your resiliency, and help you become the best version of yourself.