“I am honored to be part of people’s recovery journey in a relationship-focused, strengths-based self-exploration and personal growth. The CooperRiis Community empowers residents and staff alike to realize their personal goals and dreams.”
Jennifer has 15 years of experience in various mental health services, including community-based, residential, school, hospital, and wilderness settings. Jennifer joined the CooperRiis Asheville Community Program (ACP) in 2012 as a Recovery Coordinator and transitioned into the Integrative Therapist role in 2014. After taking time away from the community to immerse herself in motherhood fully, she returned to ACP in 2021 as an Integrative Therapist. Jennifer is currently holding the role of ACP Interim Clinical Director.
Jennifer is dually licensed as a Clinical Social Worker and Addiction Specialist. She earned her MSW from UNC Chapel Hill and her BA in Human Services from Elon University in North Carolina.
Jennifer enjoys spending time outdoors, rock hounding, hiking, rafting, and exploring with her husband, daughter, and an Aussie puppy in her free time.
