Ms. Jean Helfer, LCSW
About Me
Hi, I'm Jean Helfer. I have a master’s degree in clinical social work, and I have been clinically licensed since 2006. I am licensed in WA and MO. Furthermore, I'm also a certified EMDR therapist and have been practicing EMDR for the past 7 years. I live in Washington State and work serving veterans, adults, and couples.
Education & Experience
I earned my BSW from the University of Washington and my Master’s degree from the University of Kansas. I specialize in PTSD, trauma, depression, relationships, attachment, anxiety, life transitions, grief and loss, and suicide. Likewise, I am certified in CBT, CPT, DBT and EMDR.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
I am a member of EMDRIA.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Addictions
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Brain Injury
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Dementia
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Domestic Violence
- Family Issues
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Headaches/Migraines
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychotic Disorders
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Schizophrenia
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Disorders
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Couples
- Families
- First Responders
- Group
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
- Underserved
- Veteran Center
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
