Jenna Sabers, MSW

Training: Jenna earned her undergraduate degree at the State University of New York at Geneseo. She went on to earn her master's degree in Social Work with a certificate in Mental Health from the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. She completed her first-year generalist internship at Holy Family Institute's Specialized Learning Program providing supportive counseling to students in grades 1-12. Jenna completed her second-year specialized internship providing individual, group, and family therapy at UPMC's (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) Pediatric OCD Clinic. She continued to work at the OCD clinic as a Therapist upon graduation.

Clinical Expertise: Jenna's training has provided her with the opportunity to work with children, teens, young adults, and families in both group and individual settings. Areas of clinical expertise and interest include OCD and other anxiety disorders. Jenna utilizes evidence-based therapies including Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP) for OCD, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). At GVP, Jenna specializes in treating clients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and other anxiety disorders.

Approach: Jenna's approach to the therapy is collaborative and evidence-based. She aims to help clients learn tools to assist growth and move toward their goals while also creating a supportive and empathetic environment. She believes in the power of connection and a strong therapeutic alliance to create a safe space for clients to safely explore their struggles.

Diversity & Inclusion: Jenna is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for clients to embrace their intersecting identities. She strives to do so by practicing active listening, self-reflection, continuous learning, and keeping an open mind. She is dedicated to learning about identities and experiences different from her own to continue to improve upon her own cultural humility.