Reality Check Fact #1:

Most PSU students “party” less than 2 nights each week.

Fact taken from 2009 NH Higher Education on line Alcohol and Drug Survey at PSU

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Jennifer Whitcher

Jen came to PSU as a part-time counselor in September 2011.

Her credentials are:

  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • M.Ed. — Plymouth State University, New Hampshire
  • B.A. — Elmira College, Elmira, New York

Biographical data:

Originally from New York State, Jen moved to NH in 1999.  Jen has worked in the field of mental health for 10 years.  Her approach to counseling derives from emphasizing Humanistic Theory, Relational Cultural Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  In addition to working at the PSU Counseling and Human Relations Center, Jen also works in private practice in Gilford, NH, and is a certified yoga teacher at The Practice Room in Meredith, NH.  Jen also has an interest in combining yoga techniques with traditional therapy approaches. 

Jen enjoys practicing yoga, cycling, painting, playing the flute, watching movies, and spending time with her family and her two dogs.

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