Jenny Lawler

Jenny Lawler is a highly skilled Clinical Social Worker with 24 years of experience in community mental health, residential, and school environments. Currently, she serves as a clinician in a therapeutic middle school program alongside her private practice. Her clinical approach with children, adolescents, and their families draws from an array of theories, including cognitive behavioral therapy, insight-oriented methods, skill-building techniques, and theory of mind concepts. Jenny recognizes that each youth is unique; some benefit most from relationship-based interventions, while others thrive with practical problem-solving and coaching. Additionally, she provides alternative forms of expression, such as art and play therapy, to facilitate communication and healing. Jenny has extensive experience working with children and adolescents facing challenges such as anxiety, mood disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and learning disabilities, all of which can complicate their developmental journeys. Committed to collaboration, she works closely with schools to ensure that children receive the necessary support to achieve their fullest potential as successful and happy students. Alongside her dedication to youth, Jenny values empowering parents, helping them feel confident in their parenting roles and fostering a strong parent-child relationship.