Jennifer Hart, MA, LPC, E-RYT is a licensed professional counselor and yoga instructor with over a decade of experience in mind and body wellness practices. She holds a Master’s degree from Eastern University in Clinical Counseling and a Bachelor’s Degree from LaSalle University in Communication and Psychology. She is also a Reiki Master, and avid plant ally; being a student of Diane Steine and attending Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine. She completed her yoga studies in 2018 at Studio34.
Jennifer tends to take a holistic approach in her counseling practice, counseling individuals with presenting concerns such as domestic violence recovery, PTSD, anxiety and depression. She incorporates somatic work as well as knowledge and practice of energy medicine and medicinal plants while also having a trauma informed approach. Prior to receiving her license, Jennifer worked in clinical and community settings, working with a variety of clients with co-occurring disorders, Substance Abuse, Anxiety, PTSD, and Domestic Violence.
During her free time, Jennifer loves to read, travel, exercise, teach yoga classes with R&B music, and spend time with friends and family. During the summer she is outside running 5ks! During the winter you can find her creating herbal salves and balms for the people she loves.
Education:
- BA- Double Major, Communication and Psychology, La Salle University
- MA- Clinical Counseling, Eastern University
- Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine – Medicinal Plant Studies
Affiliations:
- Yoga Alliance
- District Family Engagement Action Group – School District of Philadelphia
- CASA ( Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Philadelphia
Professional Accomplishments:
- Business Owner – Soul Yoga Philly Est 2019, Philadelphia, PA
- People of Color Yoga Collective – Studio 34, Philadelphia, PA
- Conference Presenter- 2022 “Coercive Control” – Presentation Title: “Addressing Domestic Violence Within Christian Homes”
- Conference Presenter at Mystic Soul Conference in Chicago, 2018 “Soul Yoga, A Gentle Morning Flow”
- Offering Sliding Scale Services to 100% of clients for over two years in counseling services through the entire pandemic.
- Carried a caseload of over 60 clients with clients staying on more than a year for services at a sliding scale cost or through insurance.
- Taught over 1500 teachable class hours of Yoga
- 11+ years within the counseling and mind and body wellness profession
Certifications:
- Licensed Professional Counselor, 2022
- Reiki Master, 2017
- Reiki Sound Practitioner, 2018
- State Certified Domestic Violence Advocate
- Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, 2021
- Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider
- Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional
- Certified Clinical Trauma Informed Practitioner
- y12SR Certified Instructor (Yoga for Twelve Steps Recovery) Yoga Instructor
Areas Jennifer Can Work In:
- State of Pennsylvania for counseling
- Tri State Area for Yoga or Health Consultations or Coaching
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