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In my 25 years of experience with diverse populations, I have learned that no matter what your story is, you have strengths and potential.

I’m Rocio Jenkins, MSN, APN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing evidence-based, compassionate care to adults and adolescents across New Jersey.

I specialize in anxiety disorders, ADHD, depression, trauma-related conditions, and women’s mental health. Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, burned out, or unsure whether medication is the right next step. My role is to help you gain clarity, emotional stability, and confidence in your treatment plan.

I am a licensed clinical Social Worker, and I have been in the field of social work and Psychotherapy for over 30 years. If you’re feeling anxious, sad or uncertain as to what to do to feel better I can help. Working together we will be able to uncover the issues of concern where you may be feeling stuck. I will assist you with developing healthy coping and decision-making skills to reduce and eliminate anxiety and feelings of depression. My therapeutic style is empathetic, supportive and engaging.

I offer individual, family and couples therapy and have experience working with clinical issues, such as trauma, depression, anxiety and sexual/gender identities.

I work with young adults, families, couples, transgender and other members of the LGBTQ+ community. and I am EMDR & Sex Therapy trained.

I am an LCSW trained in relational psychodynamic theory as well as a variety of modalities that can help you go deeper and beyond traditional talk therapy. I am trained in hypnosis, trained through the IFS institute, Somatic Experiencing International, and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy through Naropa University. I have also been practicing yoga, meditation and energy work for decades.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in a variety of fields (psychiatric screening, infectious disease case management, school based individual and family therapy services). I've worked successfully with individuals, couples and families, and I am a dedicated, compassionate and attentive clinician with an innate ability to connect to people.

I have a background which includes many years of Post-Graduate education, knowledge and experience providing mental health care to those who need help dealing with a wide range of mental health issues or concerns. Whether you desire improved and better quality relationships, need help with feelings, with issues of daily life, or with reaching your goals, I can help you gain emotional health - the ability to love, work and play as you wish.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 15 years of Post-Graduate education and training in Modern Psychoanalysis at the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis, which allows me to listen and respond to your needs, through special understanding of unconscious processes that affect the human mind as a whole.

My specialty is in using Talk Therapy as a treatment for relieving mental and emotional distress. Whatever your diagnosis, difficulty, age, finances, or emotional needs, I help you with the process of talking to solve conflicts which block you from accomplishing what you want in life.

Welcome! My name is Jill. I am an LCSW with nearly 20 years of individual and group counseling experience. I have worked with teens and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings, treating anxiety, depression and a variety of mental health needs. I have specialized training treating sexual disorders, trauma, anger management, and relapse prevention.