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Jen Velten graduated John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 2015 with an MA in Forensic Mental Health Counseling and became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2019. She is licensed in the State of New Jersey with extensive experience working with youth and families in the mental health field. She was a school counselor for 3 years as well . Jen has extensive training in trauma treatment modalities for youth. She has been trained in Prepare/Enrich, CBT, TF-CBT, ARC, PFA, YMHFA most recently became certified in EMDR. Jen has focused her expertise on helping children and adults to overcome complex trauma experiences as well as work with the LGBTQ+ community. Jen is a professional trainer and provides seminars and consultation services on vital mental health topics to help improve social and emotional functioning for youth.
Jen's favorite part of being a TLC coordinator is helping her community in their times of need. Jen is most proud of the team we have created in Bergen County and how we show up for one another.