Jen Chess, LCSW has a passion for helping others. As a young child her family instilled in her the importance of caring for others through volunteer work. Jen carried this in to her adult life and built a career out of service to others and the community. Jen has worked in schools, at community mental health centers, for non-profits and for the State of New York. She has worked as a therapist, researcher, peer support partner, home health aide, direct care staff, care manager, and crisis worker. During her time working to support others Jen noticed that the most successful and happy people tend to be ones that have a strong sense of self, a strong sense of family, and a feeling of belonging within their community. She started Three Circles Therapy Services PLLC to provide a place where people could get support in all three areas of their life in an easy and safe way.

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Education:

- 2012 graduate of SUNY Purchase, Suma Cum Laude, BA in Psychology with a minor in Women's Studies

- 2015 Graduate of New York University, Suma Cum Laude, Master of Social Work 

- Currently enrolled in Doctorate of Social Work program through Simmons University, expected to graduate in May of 2027

 

Trainings/Certifications: 

Certified START Coordinator 

Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainer 

QPR Suicide Prevention Trainer

SafeTalk Suicide Prevention Training 
Trauma, Polyvagal Theory, and Yoga 

Therapy with Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

DBT Skills 

CBT Skills 

Positive Psychology 

Grief Counseling

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Awards: 

- Asset Builder/ Outstanding Youth Worker 2015: awarded by the Orange County Executive

- Certificate of Recognition 2015: awarded by the Orange County Department of Mental Health