Joren is a Limited Permit Mental Health Counselor (MHC-LP) who earned her Bachelor of Arts from the City University of New York and her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from the New York Institute of Technology. Joren believes that while our past experiences shape us, they do not have to define our future. With a background in crisis intervention and advocacy, she has experience supporting individuals and families through challenging situations and helping them work toward greater stability and emotional well-being. Joren works with individuals navigating life transitions, personal challenges, and patterns of thinking and behavior that may affect their overall well-being. Whether clients are adjusting to the challenges of early adulthood or managing changing responsibilities during midlife, she strives to create a compassionate, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where they feel heard, understood, and empowered. Her therapeutic approach focuses on helping clients build resilience, strengthen self-awareness, recognize unhelpful patterns, and develop healthier coping strategies. By emphasizing each client’s individual strengths and goals, Joren helps clients navigate challenges and work toward meaningful, lasting change. Joren provides clinical services under the supervision of Samantha Swanko, LMHC, CASAC II Clinical Supervisor.