Pathways Counseling Center

ty of Notre Dame in 2002. She went on to obtain her Masters of Social Work (MSW) from The University of Wisconsin-Madison with advanced concentrations in Health, Aging, Disability, and Mental Health. Jennifer's education and experience includes specializations in child and adolescent mental health, developmental disorders, and chronic illness management. She has enjoyed working with children, teens, and families within a variety of settings including The University of Wisconsin Children's Hospital, medical clinics, community mental health centers, private homes, and in private practice settings. Jennifer has substantial experience working with children who have been diagnosed with Autism/Pervasive Developmental Disorders via Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy training at the University of Notre Dame and via Wisconsin's Early Autism Project (WEAP) in Madison, WI. The methods of Relationships Development Intervention (RDI) were also learned and utilized to teach and help develop social skills. Jennifer has utilized these experiences to develop a group curriculum focused on improving children's social interactions within an eight week social skills enhancement program. Additionally, Jennifer has extensive experience successfully treating anxiety and depressive disorders in young children, adolescents, and adults. She has received extensive training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a treatment method specifically designed to treat the symptoms of OCD. Furthermore, Jennifer has enjoyed working with children, adolescents, and families who have been challenged by divorce, grief, sexual abuse, physical abuse, and various emotional and behavioral issues. Research-based cognitive behavioral therapy approaches are utilized within a family systems context. This approach is combined with complementary treatment methods in order to
meet the unique needs of each individual client.