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Meet Me: Jennie Vila

I was born and raised on the coast of Maine. I moved to New Jersey for college in 2003. I fell in love with both my husband and New Jersey and decided to stay. I have a little dog named Doc Hudson. I consider myself to be down to earth, friendly, fun and outgoing.

 

I enjoy spending time outside (when it's warm and sunny); I believe Mother Nature has her own curative powers for the soul. I love learning about pretty much anything and everything; I only wish there were more time in a day to do so.

 

Fun trivia: If I could choose any superpower, I'd choose teleportation so that I could easily travel the world and visit friends and family any time I wanted.

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Meet Me: Professionally

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with approximately 15 years of professional experience working in the mental health field. I have worked in a variety of settings, including a psychiatric hospital for more than 5 years, in-home/in-community therapy, administration of a non-profit and conventional individual therapy.

Education:​

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers University

  • Master's of Education in Counseling Psychology from Rutgers University

  • Post-Master's License Work from Caldwell College

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Titles:

  • Licensed Professional Counselor, License Number 37PC00700300

  • Approved Clinical Supervisor, ACS 4044

  • Certified Integrative Wellness & Life Coach

Member of:​

  • American Counseling Association

  • American Psychological Association

  • New Jersey Counseling Association

  • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

  • Human Rights Campaign.​

 

I have been a champion for the underdog since I was a child, always standing up for what is right and fighting for equality. In both my personal and professional life, I continue to be an active advocate for social equality, LGBTQIA rights, and mental health awareness, providing education and reducing stigma for people who are often marginalized by society. 

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