Hello
I'm Jennifer James, LCSW, and I'm passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges and find healing. I’m accepting new clients at this time. I'd like to share a bit about my background and expertise.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, published author, and motivational speaker, I've dedicated my career to supporting others on their paths to well-being. I earned my Master's in Social Work from the University of Utah, where I received the Blanche Scocroft Willie academic scholarship.
My Story
My own experiences, including navigating divorce after a 20-year temple marriage, have given me a unique understanding of life's complexities. I channeled these experiences into my books, "In Flight With Broken Wings" and "Latter-day Divorce and Beyond: Surviving Singlehood," (Cedar Fort 2006), which have helped thousands heal from the trauma of divorce, particularly within the LDS culture. I've also had the privilege of speaking at numerous conferences and firesides across the US, engaging audiences in discussions about singles issues and healing. I've been featured on radio, TV, and legacy media, including an appearance on the PBS series "Utah Conversations with Ted Capener." In this interview, we highlighted the challenges of being single and divorced in the LDS Church, promoting advocacy, less marginalization, and equality. I'm a strong believer in pre-marriage relationship education and counseling and have served as an advisor to online dating sites and written dating articles for LDSSingles.com. My
clinical specialties in individual counseling include healing anxiety/depression, addiction, bipolar management, gender dysphoria/identification (LGBTQ), divorce/singles issues, grief, phase-of-life adjustments, aging, and spiritual trauma related to identity, self-worth, marginalization, shame/guilt and separation issues.
In my personal life, at heart I’m an activist who promotes equality, individuality, and valuing all living things that Mother Earth has provided. Music is a passion as a vocalist and I play guitar and piano. I also enjoy writing and motivational speaking, dogs, cats, horses, genealogy, gardening, and most importantly, cherish time with my amazing family and friends.