Counseling & Treatment Services
Jennifer works with children, adults and families, using a soothing and encouraging approach. Sessions with children may include talk therapy, play therapy, sand therapy, therapeutic games, and more. Adult sessions may address how to cope with anxiety, depression, crisis, women-specific issues, mental illness, or other issues. Jennifer also addresses parent/child relationships, providing sessions to increase positive interactions in the home.
CONFIDENTIALITY. All sessions remain confidential. Jennifer adheres to the Privacy Rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). In order for Jennifer to correspond with another professional regarding a client, written permission must be obtained prior to contact. Learn more about HIPAA.
Jennifer
Jennifer Nahrebeski Swartz, LMHC, M.S.E.d, has dedicated her career to counseling children, adults and families. Beginning her career as a counselor at the Stanley G. Falk School, Jennifer spent 15 years at the school providing individual and group counseling services to children who received special education services. She worked with at-risk and intellectually disabled students who displayed significant behavioral issues, many of whom struggle emotionally with diagnoses including from Asperger’s Syndrome, Anxiety Disorders or Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Jennifer developed individualized treatment plans for her students, taking pleasure in watching her students grow academically, socially and behaviorally.
Jennifer also has vast experience with counseling adults and specializes in treating anxiety. She’s been employed by Child and Family Services and has provided counseling services in their Employee Assistance Program including individual counseling to adults who were in crisis. Jennifer also gained clinical experience while working in the Forensic Mental Health Department at the Erie County Holding Center where she treated individuals with severe mental illness, assessed for lethality¸ and worked with individuals to assist with their detox and recovery.
Jennifer believes in treating the person as a whole and works alongside her clients to set realistic goals and provide treatment accordingly. She’s thrilled and grateful to have the opportunity to provide comprehensive mental health care to her clients by having the ability to treat her clients with individualized, specialized care.
Jennifer adheres to the Privacy Rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). All sessions remain confidential.
In addition to her passion of counseling, Jennifer is a community advocate and takes pride in being a lifelong WNY resident. She founded the Lackawanna Community Garden which provided fresh, organic vegetables to her local food pantry. Her passion for giving back to her community has garnered volunteers and donations across the region and the East Coast. Jennifer enjoys teaches cultural cooking classes during to children in her community and loves spending time with her family and pets, gardening, photography and coaching T-ball. She’s got a passion for exploring WNY with a cup of Tim Horton’s coffee in-hand. Jennifer is an active parishioner of Queen of Angels Parish.
EMDR Trained, 2016
Certificate for Technology Addiction in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults, 2021
Certificate of Trauma Informed Treatment for adults, children, and teens, 2010
New York State Mental Health Licensure, St. Bonaventure University, 2012
M.S. Ed., Counselor Education, Canisius College, 2001
B.A., Human Services, Hilbert College, 1999
Member of the American Counseling Association
Lackawanna Chamber of Commerce Leadership Award
WGRZ "Good Neighbor," May 2015
Recognition award for community service issued from Michael Kerns, NYS Assembly, 2014
Certificate of recognition for her dedication to her community issued by Senator Timothy Kennedy, NYS Senate, 2014
Certificate of Merit for Community Service issued by Sean M. Ryan, NYS Assembly, 2014
Stanley G. Falk Distinguished Educator Award, 2013
Stanley G. Falk Star Employee Award, 2012
Awarded Earth Day grants in 2011, 2012, and 2013 to install urban gardens at the Stanley G. Falk School for use in lessons in the development of character education
Awarded iPad from Autism Speaks grant in 2013: This device and technology facilitates counseling using educational apps that teach socials skills, task focus, character education, behavior modification, and more
Lackawanna Youth Volunteer Award, June 2013
Received Proclamation from Erie County Legislature Lynne Dixon in 2012 for her dedication of community service within the county
What to expect during your first appointment
When you arrive, you’ll have a seat in the waiting room where you can help yourself to a cup of coffee or tea. There will be a brief intake form for you to fill out before your session, so please arrive about 10 minutes early. For additional privacy, I do not employ a receptionist.
Information about my rates and insurance that I accept
Rates vary based on the service that is provided. Please contact me for details. Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance. I also accept private pay for services.
Fidelis
Martin's Point
Blue Cross Blue Shield (out of network benefits)
Independent Health (out of network benefits)
Get in touch
1293 Union Road, West Seneca, NY 14224 (716) 432-3656
Fax: (716) 328-1711
For general inquiries, please email me. To make an appointment, please call.
I am not currently accepting new patients.
Mon-Thur 12:00pm - 6:00pm
CONFIDENTIALITY. All sessions remain confidential. Jennifer adheres to the Privacy Rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). In order for Jennifer to correspond with another professional regarding a client, written permission must be obtained prior to contact. Learn more about HIPAA.