meet our team
Jennifer Dear, MA, LLMSW
Location: Virtual & in-person
Hey, I’m Jen.
A former NYC public school teacher, a special education school social worker, and a mom of three. I specialize in creating a space where children, teens, adults, and families can show up as they are (no masks, no judgment) as we navigate life’s ups and downs, big transitions, and challenging moments.
Together, we’ll create space for your child to feel understood, your teen to build confidence and calm, your family to strengthen connection, and for you to feel supported every step of the way.
Life can feel overwhelming, you don't have to go through it alone. We’ll take it one step at a time, helping you feel capable and more certain about the path ahead.
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Jennifer specializes in neurodiverse-affirming care and offers support for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, depression, anger, and more.
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Limited License Social Worker, Michigan
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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 Jen
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.
