Why this site was created:
Jennifer has had the privilege of working with teachers in underserved communities. She provides them with the tools and strategies they need to help manage difficult behaviors in classrooms.
"It’s the teacher that makes the difference, not the classroom."
- Sir Michael Morpurgo, Children's Writer and Children's Laureate
About Jennifer Agostino:
Jennifer is the Child Crisis Specialist for NYC Health + Hospitals in the South Bronx. She works with children from underserved communities who have experienced severe trauma. Jennifer established the child and adolescent clinic at a community outpatient mental health facility in the Bronx, which offers individual, family, and group psychotherapy. She maintains a private practice in Manhattan, and is a strong advocate for children’s educational rights.
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York
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Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
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Clinical Supervisor
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Clinician for Trauma Treatment
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New York State Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP) Certified Clinician
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MSW from New York University
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BAs in Communication and Psychology from Rutgers University
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Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Jennifer Agostino,LCSW
