Jennifer Olander
My favorite part of being a counselor is getting the opportunity to offer support, guidance and compassion to others. I love helping people utilize their strengths so that they can take active steps towards the lives they want to lead. My greatest desire is to bring healing to those who are suffering, broken and hurting. My goals in therapy are to help clients gain insight, wisdom as well as the tools and skills to problem solve, persevere and grow. I believe with God all things are possible and through His love and connection there is hope. I work with individuals, adolescents, couples and families and I operate from my Christian faith. I incorporate my faith into my practice to the degree that my clients are comfortable with.
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. - Psalm 34:18
Experience
I am currently a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) becoming a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I have over 6 years of experience working in dual diagnosis treating both substance use and mental health disorders. I work from a client centered, solution focused, and cognitive behavioral clinical approach. I received my Master’s degree in Addictions Advanced Practice (mental health) from Hazelden and my Bachelor’s degree from UW Stout in Human Development and Family Studies.
The following are some of the issues I have experience working with:
- Addictions
- Abuse: physical, sexual, emotional
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Assertiveness and Social Skills
- Body Image
- Boundaries
- Breakup Healing
- Children of Alcoholics
- Codependency
- Communication skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Decision Making
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Family of Origin Issues
- Grief and loss
- Incarceration and criminal thinking/behaviors
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting Issues
- Personality Disorders
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Relationship issues
- Self-Esteem
- Spiritual Issues
- Trauma