Jenna Elwell, M.A., LLPC, NCC
Tagline:PhD Student Counselor Education and Supervision The Chicago School
Detroit, MI, USA
About Me
I have a Bachelor's degree in Arts with a specialization in Psychology and Criminal Justice. I have my Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health counseling with a specialization in trauma and addiction. I previously worked in the legal field for almost 10 years. Through my work in the legal field, I am compliant with HIPAA standards.
I am currently a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor. I have worked in community mental health for over two years. I specialize in trauma therapy and substance use/addiction.
Education
Master of Arts
from: 2020, until: 2023Field of study:Clinical Mental Health CounselingSchool:The Chicago SchoolLocation:Online
Bachelor of Arts
from: 2014, until: 2017Field of study:Psychology and Criminal JusticeSchool:University of MichiganLocation:Dearborn, MI
Licenses & Certifications
Limited Licensed Professional Counselor
Issue date: Sep 2024,
Expires date: Sep 2025,
Issued by: Bureau of Professional Licensing .
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Issue date: Aug 2024,
Issued by: Community Mental Health Association of Michigan .
Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy
Issue date: Mar 2024,
Issued by: Community Mental Health Association of Michigan .
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Issue date: Mar 2024,
Issued by: Veterans Health Administration .
Research Interests
- Intergenerational Trauma
- Parent-child attachment
- Human Trafficking
- Substance use and Addiction
- Juvenile Justice
- Secondary traumatic stress and Vicarious trauma
Skills
- Counselor Education
- Trauma Therapy
- Adolescent Therapy
- Crisis Intervention
- Psychotherapy
- Working with Children
- Substance Use Disorders
- Addiction Counseling
- Data Management
- Administrative Assistance
- Records Management
- Document Review
- File Management
- Mental Health Counseling
- U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- HITECH
- Active Listening
- Empathy
Work Experiences
Outpatient Therapist
from: 2023, until: presentOrganization:Easterseals MORC
Case Management Coordinator
from: 2022, until: 2023Organization:Easterseals Michigan
Legal Records &Resource Coordinator
from: 2017, until: 2022Organization:Kopka Pinkus Dolin
Professional Memberships
American Counseling Association (ACA)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Global Association for Human Trafficking Scholars (GAHTS)
International Association for Resilience & Trauma Counseling (IARTC)
Michigan Counseling Association (MCA)
Michigan Certified Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP)
Trainings
Prolonged Exposure (PE)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
PTSD and Moral Injury
Somatic Psychotherapy
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD)
Recognizing, Preventing, and Treating Opioid Misuse in Michigan’s Communities
Recognizing and Responding to Youth Survivors
Recognizing & Responding to Domestic Violence
Motivational Interviewing: Basics and Beyond
Human Trafficking
Ethics for Social Workers & SUD Professionals
Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma Stress Studies