ABOUT ME
Jennifer Buerger is an Adolescent, Adult, Couple and Family Therapist who has been a licensed for over 16 years, the last 6 have been in Baltimore. Prior to going into private practice Jennifer had experience in an array of settings including a community agency, juvenile detention center, and inpatient and outpatient hospital departments at Johns Hopkins University.
Jennifer currently specializes in: adolescents, parenting issues, family issues along with Marital /Life Partner counseling. Her practice is made up of teenagers experiencing a wide variety of adolescent issue as well as adults who need relationship help.
Jennifer received her Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Kansas; MSASS (Master of Social Work equivalent) from Case Western Reserve University Mandel School for Social Work.
She has numerous certifications and trainings including DBT, EMDR, Trauma & Loss. Jennifer is a member of American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and its Mental Health Professionals Group (MHPG).
She currently resides in Roland Park with her husband, 130 pound dog Shasta, and is anxiously awaiting her two children from Ethiopia in February.
My philosophy on therapy is that learning some essential skills can allow you to create a happier life and more fulfilling relationships. In a warm, relaxed setting, I help my clients develop more effective communication and problem solving skills, as well as how to make "smart" choices. Clients also learn how their thoughts and perceptions impact their feelings, moods and actions.
As a therapist I help the individual, couple and/or family learn to understand and gain insight into themselves. With self-awareness and the skills developed in therapy they will be able to implement healthier behaviors and realize more positive ways of living. Together, we can work towards your happiness and fulfillment. Self esteem and self confidence are 2 essential characteristics that are developed, reinforced as well as nurtured.
Therapy provides a safe, non-judgmental and relaxed environment for clients to recognize and nurture personal strengths, talents and creative abilities. As a by product of the collaborative work of therapy, clients are able to strengthen their resiliency, enhance their self-esteem and achieve more balanced, satisfying and fulfilling lives.
