Jenn

Jenn Brandel

Licensed Clinical Social Workers

My approach to everything I do is to be as real as I can be. What you see is what you get.

About Me

My approach is grounded in being genuinely present. As an LICSW, I offer straightforward conversations where you can truly be yourself, without pretence. We'll explore challenges openly, focusing on honest insights and practical steps. This direct, authentic style suits clients seeking clear guidance and a therapist who values genuine connection. You will find a space where my real, honest approach helps you find your own way forward.

Approach

You’ll find plain talk and steady presence shaping how we do this work together. I meet adults, couples and community clients in Boston and online in English, keeping sessions focused, practical and paced to your needs. Conversations mix calm grounding, curiosity about patterns, short check-ins and tangible experiments between sessions so you can try things out and bring results back. Folks facing life shifts, anxiety, mood changes, relationship struggles or trauma often find this clear, collaborative way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Social Work

    A profession that supports individuals and families with mental health, welfare, housing, and access to community resources.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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  • Training

    Professional development programmes for mental health practitioners, including workshops, courses, and continuing education.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Communities
  • Couples
  • Organisations
  • Parents

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Social Workers

    A social worker licensed to provide clinical therapy, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health conditions.

Qualifications


Boston University

Registrations


Massachusetts Board of Registration Of Social Workers

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Service Area


Private Practice

In-person & Online

West Roxbury

Boston, Massachusetts

United States

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