meet our team

Jennifer Dear, MA, LLMSW

Location: Virtual & in-person

Hey, I’m Jen.

I’m a therapist, former NYC public school teacher, and mom of three. I know how heavy it can feel when you’re supposed to “have it all together” but don’t. No one really does.

I work with teens, college students, and young adults who are dealing with big emotions, rough days, and all the messy in-between moments. This is a space where you can show up exactly as you are, no pressure, no judgment, and start making sense of what’s been weighing you down.

We’ll figure out what’s getting in your way, whether it’s stress, anxiety, relationships, school, or family, and build tools that actually work for your life. Whether it’s calming your mind at 2 a.m., setting boundaries that stick, or just having a safe place to talk things out, you don’t have to go through it alone.

Life can be a lot. Together, we’ll take it step by step, help you feel more grounded, and work toward a life that feels like it fits, on your terms.

  • Jennifer specializes in neurodiverse-affirming care and offers support for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, depression, anger, and more.

  • Limited License Social Worker, Michigan

  • Jennifer accepts:

    Aetna (Commercial)

    ASR

    Blue Cross Blue Shield (Commercial)

    Blue Cross Complete

    Cofinity

    First Health

    HAP

    McLaren (Medicaid + Commercial)

    Meridian (Ambetter, Meridian Complete and Meridian Medicaid)

    Michigan Care (formerly Physician’s Health Plan)

    Molina (Marketplace + Medicaid) +

    Priority Health (Commercial and Medicaid)

    United Healthcare Community Plan (Medicaid)

Get to Know Jennifer

IDEAL VACATION:

Reading on a beach with my toes in the warm sand, listening to the tune of the waves rolling in.

FAVORITE WAY TO UNWIND:

Watching my children perform an impromptu "performance" in the living room.

a life-changing piece of advice you’ve received:

Two steps forward, and one step back is okay. Progress isn’t always linear. Sometimes it feels like you’re taking a step back, but even with setbacks, you’re still moving forward overall. 

Simply put, each challenge is an opportunity to learn, grow, and build resilience—keep going, and celebrate the progress you’ve made.

skill you’re currently working on:

Mom guilt. Trying my best to provide the best for my three children, especially when unrealistic standards make it difficult for me to recognize my own efforts and successes.

favorite part about being a therapist:

It's a privilege to hear people’s stories. Every individual brings a unique journey, rich with experiences, challenges, and triumphs. There’s a beauty in witnessing their resilience and strength, even in the midst of pain. I love uncovering the threads of hope and growth woven into their narratives, helping them see the beauty within themselves that they may have overlooked. It’s deeply humbling and inspiring to walk alongside people as they navigate their paths, and it reminds me every day how extraordinary human connection and transformation can be.

therapy can and should change your life for the better.

Let us show you how.