“The knowledge that you have emerged wiser and stronger from setbacks means that you are, ever after, secure in your ability to survive. You will never truly know yourself, or the strength of your relationships, until both have been tested by adversity. Such knowledge is a true gift.”― J.K. Rowling
Hi! My name is Jennie and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York State. I have been practicing therapy in a clinic setting for 9 years. I have done work with children to adult clients, but I love to work with adolescents to adults.
I am passionate about helping individuals, families, and couples reach their goals. In 2018, I decided I wanted to be able to help a wider range of clients or those who may not have accessibility to in-person therapy and so I started my work as an online therapist. I also have a private practice called Patronus Counseling to provide in-person therapy. Why did I choose that name for my practice? Well, aside from being a huge Harry Potter fan, I found that the Latin word, "Patronus," originates from Ancient Rome and is defined as the protector of a client or patron. Because of this, I chose the name for my therapy practice to convey a desire to help my clients reach a level of healing and ability.
In therapy, I strive to provide my clients with a safe, non-judgmental, and caring place to explore anything that may be holding them back from the life they want to live.
Life is complex and sometimes we need support. I have dedicated my career to providing that support to my clients in the most person-centered way possible.
If this sounds like something you may be interested in, contact me. Even if you are unsure, reach out and we can explore that.
My Education:
I graduated from Hobart and William Smith Colleges with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. I obtained my Master of Social Work Degree from the Greater Rochester Collaborative of SUNY Brockport and Nazareth College. I have been trained to provide psychotherapy for all kinds of issues including trauma, depression, grief, and substance abuse. I started my career at Rochester General Hospital as a Primary Therapist before relocating and taking an Outpatient Therapist and Forensic Therapist position for a county mental health clinic. Most recently, I have switched gears to establish my private therapy practice and continue my work online.
Accreditations and Trainings:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Safe Zone Training (LGBTQAI+)
National Association of Social Workers Member
Certification in Motivational Interviewing
Trained Bariatric Consultation Therapist
Narcan Training
Trained Forensic Consultation Therapist
Certification in Trauma-Informed Therapy
About Me:
I am happily married and we have a chihuahua named Cedric who is all too spoiled (I did not pick his name despite being a Harry Potter fanatic). I love to travel and have had the opportunity to travel across the US, to Canada, England, Italy, Ireland, Scotland, France, Dubai, India, and South Korea. I love to learn about the world and new cultures. I am a very family-oriented person who is still working on her spider phobia (haven't quite tackled that yet), and I am obsessed with the color green.
I think therapy is amazing and personally believe everyone could benefit from it (but hey, I’m a therapist). Ultimately, I want to make therapy trendy. I want to break down any stigma associated with it so that anyone who is interested can benefit from it and feel comfortable asking for help.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Expats, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Gender dysphoria, Infidelity, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW 083164
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jennifer Geib. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I was only able to work with Jennie for a few weeks over messages but I find her to be very thoughtful and I felt connected with her instantly. I would highly recommend her.
Written on May 07, 2020 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Jennifer is a very kind and understanding counselor. She listens to my issues and helps me move past them. When I talk to her it's like talking to a very good friend. She responds to my messages promptly and is always willing to schedule a session.
Written on Apr 21, 2020 after therapy with Jennifer for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Jennifer is the most culturally competent and culturally understanding therapist I have ever had. I have never had success with therapists understanding my position as a first generation American and child of immigrants, which provided a block for me towards my therapy goals. Jennifer understands and I am so grateful for her contributions in our sessions. She makes incredible insights into situations I present, it almost feels like she is reading my mind. She has great counseling skills. She is truly the best therapist I have had so far.
Written on Feb 18, 2020 after therapy with Jennifer for 1 year and 3 months
Kind, understanding, and incredibly helpful. Jennifer is great to work with and seems to intuitively grasp a lot of the issues I am dealing with in my life.
Written on Oct 26, 2019 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and self esteem
Jennifer is really kind and professional. She really tries to get to know me and understand me. I find it really helpful to message and talk because I’m able to jot down my negative emotions immediately after an event and this gives her time to go over it when we have a phone call scheduled. I appreciate her for assisting me in my journey to hopefully one day, rise above my depressive/negative emotions.
Written on Aug 07, 2019 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Hi! Jennifer has helped with many aspects of my life!
Written on Jul 01, 2019 after therapy with Jennifer for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and career difficulties