By Dathan Kazsuk

JENN BIRCH
BIRCH THERAPY

What aspect of your work are you most proud of?

I am most proud of both the incredible team we have built, and the change process we are fortunate to be a part of with those we serve. Every day, we come together with a shared commitment to improving the mental health and well-being of the kids and families in our community. What makes this work especially meaningful is the way we collaborate and support one another to ensure we are providing the highest quality care possible.

Where do you find energy and inspiration for what you do?
My inspiration comes from the Birch Therapy team of clinicians and staff. I genuinely look forward to work each day, as I am surrounded by dedicated colleagues who care deeply about their clients, value teamwork, and continuously strive to grow and do better for the families who trust us with their care. When I can support the team, the team supports the parents, and the parents support the kids, we all celebrate the “wins,” big and small. This work is unique, and I don’t take for granted the relationships at the core of the process.

How can women in your field support other women just starting out?
The most treasured relationships for me have been the women who have gone before me, my therapists through the years, mentors—several of whom we are fortunate to have on staff at Birch—and supervisors willing to meet for case consultation. One of the most important pieces to this stage of my career is for me to do the same: meet for coffee, offer the weekly case consultation, and check in on provisional licensed clinicians. Time with a new therapist is the biggest gift we can offer.

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