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My Counseling Story

I graduated with a master's degree in social work from Edinboro University in 2017. Since then, I have worked in both mental health and chemical dependency at UPMC Chautauqua and then as a full-time counselor with Garden City Therapy. In private practice, I will offer Faith Based counseling, group trainings for topics such as Compassion Fatigue, and Mental Health First Aid, as well as consulting for local mental health agencies in Jamestown NY and Chautauqua County. My top specialities are: Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Addiction/Family Members impacted by addiction, Depression, Compassion Fatigue/Secondary Trauma/Vicarious Trauma. I am Certified as a Compassion Fatigue Professional, EMDR Trained, Cognitive Behavioral and Cognitive Processing Therapies, with a Strength-Based/Trauma Informed/Focused approach.

Jennifer K. Hickman, LCSW

Jennifer Hickman

Hope Counseling specializes in the following areas of expertise:

  • Addiction and Substance Use/Abuse

  • Anger Management

  • Behavioral Issues

  • Compassion Fatigue & Stress/Burnout

  • Domestic Abuse/Violence

  • Family Conflict & Relationship Issues

  • Intensive Trauma/Vicarious Trauma Therapy

  • Marital and Premarital

  • Mental Health Issues including Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders and Borderline Personality

  • Peer Relationships

  • Self-Esteem

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