Be the Change Health and Wellness
Jennifer Jones MS, LPC, CSAT, CMAT, CSOT, CCP, EMDR TRAINER Master Reiki Practitioner
Jennifer Jones is a licensed psychotherapist, in the mental health field since 1995. Jennifer Jones is a licensed psychotherapist and trauma specialist. She has been utilizing EMDR for 20 years and is a certified EMDR therapist, EMDR consultant, EMDR HAP facilitator and EMDRIA approved Basic EMDR 1 & 2 trainer. Jennifer is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist trained in process addictions, financial disorders and substance abuse. Jennifer is trained in the EMDR Flash Technique. Jennifer integrates her work with holistic treatments such as mindfulness, meditation, yoga practices & Esogetic Colorpuncture (needleless acupuncture) for greater treatment & Recovery outcomes.
Her initial specialization started with children struggling with RAD, ADHD, PTSD, sensory & behavior problems, adoption & attachment issues as well as complex trauma. Her extensive experience began with in-home therapy of children involved in CPS and foster care due to abuse and neglect. Soon after, due to disclosure, treatment focus expanded to the treatment of childhood sexual abuse, incest as well as emotional, physical abuse. Key emphasis work done was with parents to better protect & then understand their children’s behaviors as symptoms vs “fix the behavior” or blame the child. This serves to empower parents to better meet their child’s developmental needs, improve attachment wounds & healing and deepen the “authentic” caring & support relationship.
Jennifer’s skillset expanded to treatment of sex addiction and process addictions including pornography & video game addiction. Currently Jennifer runs Sex Addiction Recovery groups for men in WI and Puerto Rico as well as Individual Recovery/CSAT attachment/trauma based therapy & specialization on Mental Health/Recovery “Concierge” Support. Additional work is providing Trauma (PTSD) & Recovery intensives and Trauma Relief work in Puerto Rico with Be the Change Global Wellness NPO. This work consists of pro bono EMDR consultation, pro bono therapy for clinicians and pro bono-donation based therapy offered to clinicians’ clients who have complex trauma and the issues are beyond their own skillset. This is to develop the therapists’ skills, train on EMDR and trauma, address the issues & her colleagues provide relief for therapists-addressing the need for well rounded change, hope and results for the island. Jennifer has also formed the 1st ever EMDR-TRN (hap Trauma Recovery Network) “Greater San Juan & Yabucoa” Puerto Rico with other fellow clinicians on the island.
She is currently working on the writing & planning of several books & research that will be released in the future. She is the only EMDRIA approved EMDR trainer, cross-trained as a CSAT. EMDRIA awarded Jennifer the 2016 EMDR Advocacy Award for her significant contribution of commitment & dedication to EMDR. IITAP awarded Jennifer the 2019 IITAP Outstanding Educator Award.
Joelle Ottoson, MSW, LCSW, ICS, CSAC, CSAT-S, CMAT, CSOT, CCP, RYT200
Joelle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor and Independent Clinical Supervisor and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist-supervisor and Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist trained in process addictions, financial disorders and substance abuse, as. Joelle is a Certified EMDR therapist and EMDR Consultant and Trained in the Flash technique. Joelle has been working in the mental health and substance abuse field since 1991. She has also received training in smoking cessation. She is a member of NASW and EMDRIA. Joelle has been involved in research on relapse of substance abuse, smoking, and research on AODA treatment for pregnant women. Her experience includes working with children, adolescents and adults. Joelle enjoys helping couples and families strengthen their relationships using innovative techniques that have long term effects. She works extensively with teens and adults with substance abuse, trauma, partner betrayal, sex addiction and process addictions such as gaming and spending compulsions, relational trauma, dissociation, codependency, adult children of Alcoholics and dysfunctional families as well as co-occurring mental health issues such as: post traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, phobias, adjustment disorders, and attention/hyper activity disorder. Long term benefits are achieved by exploring the root cause of issues. Lessening symptoms is achieved when past trauma and stress is cleared at the cellular level using techniques based in neuroscience such as EMDR, mindfulness, relaxation, breathing and Esogetic Colorpuncture. This allows the person to find their inner strength and true spirit to move forward on their life path. Joelle is also a 200RYT certified Yoga Instructor and Reiki Practitioner. Joelle is also trained in past life regression therapy. Joelle is also a Certified Esogetic Colorpuncture Practitioner. Joelle is committed to continuing education in the effects of trauma and addiction on the mind body and spirit. Joelle provides outpatient individual, groups for Partners of Sexual Addiction and groups for Substance Abuse, family and couples therapy as well as individualized intensive sessions.
Heather Nagel, MSW, LCSW, CSAT, CCP
Heather is a Licensed Psychotherapist and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist who is also trained in EMDR. Heather is a Certified Esogetic Colorpuncture Practitioner as well. She specializes in working with people that experience anxiety, depression, process/behavioral addictions, partners of those with addiction, survivors of trauma, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Heather has extensive experience treating people with OCD at one of the nation’s most renowned OCD treatment centers. She works with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. In her work with individuals, she enjoys empowering her clients to see their own strengths, as well as build on their skills to grow and effectively address the concerns and challenges that they are experiencing. In her work with couples and families she strives to help improve communication, address issues that are present through compassionate accountability, develop healthy support of each other, and increase overall functioning for more effective relationships.
Alexandra DeBaker, MSW, LCSW
Alexandra is a licensed clinical social worker trained in EMDR who works with individuals and families of varying backgrounds. She has training and experience working with depression, anxiety, physical and emotional abuse, trauma, psychosis, relationship issues, and significant life changes. She has special training working with adolescents transitioning into adulthood. Alexandra believes that all people have the potential to live the life they want and guides individuals in their journey of seeking out and building on their existing strengths. She believes in the importance of taking care of the whole self: mind, body and soul, and this guides her practice.
Zara Abu-Hamdan, MS, LPC-IT
Zara is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in training. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with an undergraduate Psychology degree in 2016 and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2021. She has had training and experience working with adolescents from ages 12 and older, trauma, and substance abuse. Zara works to create a welcoming and safe space for all her clients. She believes everyone can create the life they in envision for themselves, and wants to help each and every person in their own unique way.
Meghan Beauchamp, MSW, APSW
Meghan is an advanced practice social worker who graduated from the University of Wisconsin- Green Bay with a Master’s in Social Work. Meghan has experience working in both non-traditional and traditional outpatient therapy settings. Meghan has worked with youth, the majority of whom had histories of trauma and experience in the foster care system, using trauma-informed interventions with a focus on play and creating felt safety. Meghan has worked with clients with a range of backgrounds and presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Meghan joined Be the Change with a particular interest in bringing the mind, body, and spirit into therapy. Meghan brings collaboration, curiosity, and humor into sessions and strives to always meet the client where they are at. Meghan uses an anti-oppressive framework, acknowledges that current and historical social context influences one's unique, individual psychological experience, and believes individual and collective change go hand in hand. She believes every person is deserving of a space to explore their life experiences and goals. In her free time, Meghan enjoys reading, spending time with her cats, baking, and trying out new hobbies.