Jennifer Spiegel Grellman

Jennifer Spiegel Grellman, MS, LMFT, understands that adolescence can be a challenging time for both teens and their families. While this stage of life is filled with opportunities for exploration and curiosity, it can also bring unexpected difficulties. With her expertise as a Marriage & Family Therapist, she primarily focuses on working with adolescents, often involving parents and families in the treatment process. Her clients present a range of issues including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and eating disorders, areas in which she holds specialized certifications and training. Jennifer is passionate about creating a safe and empathetic environment, where adolescents can identify and express their feelings in healthy, constructive ways, avoiding the pitfalls of denial that can lead to hurtful behaviors. Her therapeutic approach is influenced by cognitive behavioral, relational, and psychoanalytic psychotherapies. Additionally, Jennifer has advanced training from esteemed institutions such as John F. Kennedy University and Stanford University specifically in the treatment of eating disorders and adolescent substance abuse. As the founder of Being Adept, a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing alcohol and drug abuse among adolescents, she is committed to empowering the younger generation and their families.