JGM Counseling, LLC

Be the change that you wish to see in the world.
– Mahatma Gandhi

Meet Jennifer Gamper Meenan

Philosophy

Jennifer Gamper Meenan

Infertility is such a loss of control. As an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), as well as a Registered Nurse, I have a unique vantage point for helping couples in a crisis caused by fertility treatment to feel empowered throughout their process.

My medical background as a nurse allows me to truly understand an individual's point of view on fertility medicines and procedures. My experience as a Social Worker equips me to facilitate discussion with couples, putting them at ease by delving into the emotional aspects of treatment. This helps them to better understand and manage what to expect down their rollercoaster ride to parenthood.

If you ask me what my present private-practice clients would say about my work, they would tell you that I listen – truly listen – to their stories and voices. We all need to be heard, which is why this is always the first step I take in every relationship.

And if you ask me what I love most about my work, I will tell you that it's the ability to help an individual or couple to feel more hopeful and ready to face the next challenge.

Background

My years of experience are vast and deep. I received my Bachelor's degree in Nursing in 1993 and worked first as a pediatric nurse at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ, and then as a Nurse Coordinator in their Department of Reproductive Medicine. After obtaining an MSW at Columbia, I continued working in the field of reproductive medicine since 1999. I am presently working as the Director of Mental Health for Reproductive Medicine Associates (RMA) of NJ.

Education

  • Villanova university school of nursing, bachelor's of science in nursing (BSN)
  • Columbia University, Master's in Social Work (MSW)

Professional Experience

  • Pediatric Nurse, Saint Barnabas Hospital, NJ
  • Nurse Coordinator, Saint Barnabas Medical Center Infertility
  • The Day Treatment Program for the Mentally Ill (FEGS) and in Foster Care in NYC With Children With Disabilities
  • Nurse Coordinator and Then LCSW, Reproductive Medicine Associates (RMA) of NJ
  • Presently in Private Practice in Morristown, NJ, and Director of Mental Health at RMA of NJ
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Support Groups & Workshops

  • Previous Consultant, IAC Center. Ran Pre-adoption Support Groups and Help Couples and Individuals Begin the Transition From Fertility Treatment to Adoption
  • Annual Workshop on Talking to Children About Their Conception via Ovum Donation and Sperm Donation
  • Support Groups for Same-sex Couples Looking to Start Families
  • Former Outreach for Two Adoption Agencies to Help Locate Birth Mothers Choosing to Place
  • Guest Lecturer on Various Topics in Third Party Reproduction for Various Universities and Facilities

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, ASRM (American Society of Reproductive Medicine) and Active Member of Their Mental Health Professionals Group
  • Chair of the Mental Health Professional Groups Mentoring and Training in Infertility Committee (2016)
  • Member, NASW (National Association of Social Workers)
  • Board Member of HMI New Jersey
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