Meet Jodi Glaser, LMSW
How long have you been a social worker?
I graduated with an MSW from Columbia University in 2023, and have been working in direct practice since then. Prior to pursuing social work, I taught middle and high school English and History for 14 years.
What licenses and certifications do you have?
Currently, I am considered an LMSW as I work towards licensure in the state of Virginia. I have also completed the first step of training towards certification as a Perinatal Mental Health Therapist (PMH-C).
What are your areas of specialty?
My primary areas of interest are perinatal mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, confidence in parenthood, body image, grief & loss, as well as life transitions. After working in education for so long, I also find great joy working with teens and young adults.
What are your strengths and limitations as a social worker?
As a social worker, my strengths lie in a person-centered approach that relies heavily on building rapport with clients as a collaborative partner. At the same time, given my recent entrance into the field, I also view myself as a learning, growing, and evolving clinician interested in gaining additional knowledge and experience.
What is your general philosophy and approach to helping? Are you more directive or guiding?
As a helper, I am passionate about supporting clients’ journey towards self-identified goals and objectives. While I may occasionally offer tips, skills, or suggestions, it is also important that individuals feel empowered to shape the course of their own treatment.
How often do you seek peer consultation?
I am involved in weekly consultation with my licensed supervisor, Sarah McNichols. In addition, I attend weekly supervision with Sage House colleagues whenever possible.
How do you create a safe and trusting environment for your clients?
In session, I create an inviting, nonjudgmental, and open-minded space that allows clients to explore, question, or share what troubles them. Normalizing and validating their concerns, it is my goal that clients feel safe, supported, and welcome to discuss whatever they wish.
