Jenny Hawes, MSW, LISW-CP
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Licensed Independent Social Worker – Clinical Practice
EMDR Therapist
Jenny Hawes is a trauma-informed therapist and advocate with a deep passion for walking alongside children, adolescents, and families as they navigate healing and growth. With over four years of clinical experience, Jenny specializes in supporting individuals impacted by foster care, kinship care, and adoption, as well as those working through the effects of complex trauma.
She holds a Master of Social Work and is a Licensed Independent Social Worker – Clinical Practice (LISW-CP). Jenny is also an EMDR therapist, integrating evidence-based approaches with compassion and creativity to help clients process trauma, build resilience, and reclaim hope.
In addition to her clinical practice, Jenny is the founder and Cheif Operator and BelongingOfficer r of the Selah Grey Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to creating Supported Independent Living programs for young adults aging out of foster care. Her vision is to cultivate spaces of hope, healing, and belonging—where young people are empowered to lead their own journeys and thrive in community.
Jenny brings not only her professional expertise but also her lived experience as an adoptive and foster parent, offering clients and families an authentic, empathetic perspective. She is also joined in her work by Brixx, her certified therapy dog, who brings comfort, joy, and a calming presence to sessions. Together, they are committed to ensuring that every person they work with feels seen, valued, and supported as they take the next steps toward healing and wholeness.
My Story
As an adoptive and foster parent, myself, I have seen firsthand both the beauty and the challenges of building family through nontraditional paths. These personal experiences fuel my commitment to providing trauma-informed, compassionate, and practical support for young people and families navigating the child welfare system.
Professionally, I pursued my Master of Social Work and became a Licensed Independent Social Worker – Clinical Practice (LISW-CP). I am trained in multiple evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT IFS and EMDR, to help individuals process trauma and reclaim their lives. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with many youths and families who remind me every day why this work matters. Jennifer's passion leads Jenny to committing to leading young adults to a meaningful life.
My story also led me to create the Selah Hope Foundation. I saw too many young adults aging out of foster care without the support, guidance, or community they deserve. Selah was born out of a deep calling to create a place of hope, healing, and belonging—where young people can dream big, make their own choices, and find the support they need to thrive.
Today, I bring together my clinical expertise, lived experience, and a genuine love for the people I serve. Whether through therapy sessions, advocacy, or our Supported Independent Living program, my mission is simple: to make sure no young person feels alone on their journey.
Contact
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123-456-7890