Jen Bissell, MSW, LICSW - Psychotherapy

My practice is client-centered, tailoring my approach to each individual. My goal is to create a safe and comfortable environment to attend to your emotional needs. We will work collaboratively to develop insight that leads to a greater sense of meaning in your life and deeper connections in your relationships. By taking the time to learn about your story, I will work with you to serve as a guide for healing and change.

When life becomes difficult, it can feel impossible to take a step in any direction, let alone toward positive change. You have taken the first step.

In-person (MA) and Telehealth (DC, MD, and MA) sessions available.

Credentials

DC Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker: LC50078891
MD Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical: MD-25556
MA Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker: MA-122385

Psychotherapy & Clinical Experience

Independent Psychotherapist in Private Practice since 2010
Treatment Centers of the Washington School of Psychiatry, Washington, DC, 2012-2013
Lighthouse School, Inc., Chelmsford, MA, 2007-2008
The Episcopal Center for Children, Washington, DC, 2004-2005
So Others Might Eat, Inc. (S.O.M.E.), Washington, DC, 2003-2004

Advanced Training, Certifications, and Education

Early Career Scholar, International Association for Psychoanalytic Self Psychology (IAPSP)'s Early Career Professional Award for 2017-2018
Graduate, Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis (ICP+P), Contemporary Approaches to Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (CAPP), 2014-2016
Fellow, Contemporary Freudian Society, Fellowship Program, 2012-2014
Graduate, Washington School of Psychiatry, Clinical Program on Psychotherapy Practice, 2010-2012
MSW, clinical concentration, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, 2005
BSW, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, 1996

Board and Organizational Service

Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis (ICP+P): Associate Director of Conferences, 2016-2018
Mid-Atlantic Group Psychotherapy Society (MAGPS): Membership Co-Chair, 2015-2017; Mentorship Co-Chair 2013-2015; Conference Committee 2011-2017
Treatment Centers of the Washington School of Psychiatry: Case Conferences, Co-Chair 2012-2013

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