Name

AHS Position

Ms. Jennifer Valentine, M.Ed., LMFT, SAP

DistanceTherapist

Current Specialties

• expatriate issues - transition/adaptation/wellness

• work/life balance, career development

• couple and family issues

• depression, anxiety, stress, grief and medical issues

• DOT SAP evaluations

• corporate consultation and intervention regarding workplace issues

Education & Professional Designations

• Clinical member - American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

• Professional member - American Counseling Association

• Qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MD and TN, USA)

• Master of Education (Carson-Newman College)

• Bachelor of Arts (University of Tennessee)

Background & Career

In education and career, Jennifer has focused within the workplace as an avenue for wellness promotion and life satisfaction. In the last ten years, Jennifer has worked in both local and national EAP settings and has been given the opportunity to understand work/life challenges from the viewpoints of both internal and external models. She has provided EAP services to more than a dozen American Fortune 500 companies, as well as to small, family-owned businesses.

She is currently employed by the internationally based company Adaptable Human Solutions which provides consulting, coaching, and psychological services to both individuals and organizations, across several continents. Jennifer's philosophy of utilizing a larger systemic approach is both a good match for diverse populations, as well as allows her to work simultaneously with both individuals and larger groups such as families or corporations to facilitate change. Her clinical caseload consists of expats from around the globe, as well as Koreans seeking Western expertise. In the role of International Director of Corporate Services, Jennifer provides consultation to upper management and Human Resources regarding workplace issues and then partners with the organization to implement any needed interventions (e.g. training, coaching, Critical Incident Stress Management, etc.)

Prior to relocating to Seoul, Jennifer provided direct face-to-face clinical services, provided clinical supervision for the national 2004 EAP Digest/EAPA Quality Award for EAP Excellence winner, and has managed a team of specialists providing consultation and partnership with corporate champions to improve employee wellness and safety at their respective workplaces. Jennifer remains active in several American social organizations including American Mensa, as well as with local groups such as the American Women's Club, Seoul International Women's Association, and the British Association of Seoul.