Jennafer's passion is working with children, teens, and young adults and has a special skill set that ecompases strong engagement, relationship building, empathy, compassion, and care. Her passion has led her into a career magnified with experience in working with youth struggling with PTSD, ADHD, anxiety, and depression among others. Jennafer has extensive experience working with disenfranchised populations and individuals from all communities.

Jennafer has a BA in Social Work and Psychology and a Master of Social Work from USC. She has finished accruing her hours towards her LCSW and plans on pursuing a Doctorate of Social Work. Jennafer has experience facilitating classes for RFA and FKCE in addition to direct service experience working in a variety of capacities with youth in out-of-home care (individual and family therapy, behavioral interventions, group homes, ILP, and crossover youth) for over a decade. Jennafer currently works as an EOPS/NextUp Adjunct Counselor and supervises MSW interns.

LCSW 117856

Supervisor Jennah Childs LMFT # 121401

Insurance Accepted:
Anthem
Aetna
Health net
Cigna

Training and Specialties
children 5 and up
teens
adults
anxiety
depression
body positivity
family therapy
child welfare
LGBTQ
homelessness
transgender
adhd
adoption
autism
behavioral issues
domestic violence/abuse
family conflict
stress
ptsd
pregnancy,prenatal, postpartum
ocd
peer relationships
self esteem
sexual abuse
grief
internet addiction
cbt
cpt
dbt
play therapy
person centered
motivational interviewing
art therapy
attached based