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Licensed Professional Counselor in West Hartford, CT

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Jennifer Krom, LPC

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Providing high quality and individualized support services
One Piece Of The Puzzle, LLC
Ms. Jennifer Krom is a Connecticut Licensed Professional Counselor and is eligible to sit for the National Board Certification of Behavior Analysis exam. Jennifer founded One Piece of the Puzzle, an organization dedicated to providing high quality behavioral support services for children and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders and mental health illness. One Piece of the Puzzle started as a passion for volunteering and helping others at a young age which was modeled by her family of teachers. This passion developed into a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and a desire to devote her knowledge and time towards supporting families and individuals with special needs.

Jennifer has over ten years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, mental health illnesses and their families addressing a variety of mental health, social, emotional and educational needs. Jennifer has extensive training in Applied Behavior Analysis and Functional Behavioral Assessments as well as treatment experience for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, Depression and Mood Disorders, Conduct Disorder and in working with individuals with intellectual and learning disabilities. She has also working in public and clinical school settings as well as acute psychiatric hospitals and has provided in-home behavioral supports. Jennifer presented at National Association of Social Workers Convention as well as Grand Rounds Trainings at Riverview Hospital for Children and Youth and Connecticut Regional Educational Consortium regarding diagnosis, treatment modalities and how to access services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and have trained other clinician in Functional Behavior Analysis and the Behavior Support Plan process. Jennifer is committed to providing a trusting and supportive experience for both the identified client as well as meeting the needs of the family and building collaborate relationships with other treatment providers with the spectrum of care. Jennifer has a strong commitment to building collaborative relationships as the core of effective treatment.
Education/Training
Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 2003 from Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA and her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology in 2006 from American International College in Springfield, MA. She completed professional training at Riverview Hospital for Children and Youth under the supervision of Lisa C. Hayden, Ph.D. and was also trained in clinical testing with Dr. Brian Conners of Spencer-East Brookfield School District. She was also trained in Play Therapy by Rise Van Fleet in Boiling Springs, PA and responded to military families following the attacks of 9/11. Jennifer has done research on Applied Behavior Analysis and completed training with Gary Lavigna
Memberships
Jennifer is a Board Member for Hope4Autism
Payments Accepted
Anthem bc/bs, husky, cash, check
Hours:By appointment only
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Therapy  Learning Disabilities
 Addiction  Life and Wellness Coaching
 Adolescents  Life Transitions
 Adoption  Loneliness
 Anger Management  Marriage & Family Therapy
 Anxiety and Panic  Marriage Counseling
 Asperger's Syndrome  Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
 Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)  Online / Teletherapy
 Body Image Issues  Psychoanalysis
 Caregiver Issues  Psychological Evaluation / Testing
 Children's Counseling  Psychopharmacology
 Chronic Illness  Relationship Issues
 Depression  Self-Esteem Issues
 Divorce  Stress Management
 Domestic Violence  Trauma and PTSD
 Educational Therapy  Women's Issues
 Grief and Loss  Work and Career Issues
Licenses/Certifications
 Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
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