Jeanne received her Masters in Social Work from Indiana University of Indianapolis. She received her B.A. in Psychology, and A.S. in Mental Health from Purdue University, Fort Wayne. She has over 25 years of counseling experience with a specialty in sexual assault such as rape, marital, date/acquaintance, same sex, sexual harassment, molestation and incest. She also works with sexuality and intimacy issues, assertive communication, and personal safety. In addition, she is currently a Delegate Assembly member for the a National Association of Social Workers, and she is currently serving on the Governor’s Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Standards and Certification Board representing the mental health field. Other areas of experience include older adult issues, personality disorders, anxiety, anger management, spirituality issues, self-esteem, codependency, grief, post traumatic stress, guilt & shame, depression, and relationship issues. Jeanne is a trainer in Couple and Core Communication Skills. She enjoys working with pre-teens, teens, adults, lesbians/gays, individuals, couples, and families.

Jeanne was named the 2009 Indiana Social Worker of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers! Read her Nomination Letter and Announcement from the Journal Gazette!