Jennifer Adams

Hi! I am Jen Adams, a Licensed Independent Social Worker. Much of my career has focused on supporting individuals and families through some of life's most difficult and uncertain moments. My professional experience spans outpatient therapy, pediatric oncology, inpatient psychiatry, psychiatric emergency services, emergency medicine, and child welfare. I have supported people navigating trauma, mental health crises, grief, serious illness, loss, abuse, and significant life transitions. These experiences have shaped the clinician I am today. They have taught me that people are far more than the hardest thing that has ever happened to them — and that healing rarely follows a straight line. I am LatinX and the daughter of a first-generation immigrant. My culture, family, and experiences have shaped how I see the world and understand the importance of connection, community, and belonging. As a social worker, I believe mental health doesn't exist in a vacuum. Our relationships, culture, identity, communities, access to resources, and experiences with larger systems can all affect our well-being. I am passionate about racial, social, and economic justice, and I bring that social-work lens into my practice. I am also proud to be an LGBTQIA+ ally and am committed to creating an affirming environment where people can feel respected, welcomed, and safe being themselves. You don't have to leave parts of yourself at the door when you come to therapy. You don't need the right words. You don't have to know exactly where to begin. And you don't have to have everything figured out. My role isn't to tell you who you should be or what your life should look like. My role is to listen, help you make sense of what you're experiencing, and walk alongside you as you work toward where you want to go. You simply have to take the first step. From there, we can begin together. For more information, visit me at https://www.stepsinhealing.com.