About Jennifer

Jennifer Elder is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Westlake Village, California. She has over 15 years experince working with individuals, couples and families.  As a certified IMAGO therapist, Jennifer works with couples and parents to deepen communication, resolve conflict and rediscover the joy of being together.

In addition to her private practice, she is active in the community as a speaker at local schools and organizations. She also conducts workshops for couples, parents, and teens in Westlake Village and surroundings cities.

While completing her Masters at Cal State Northridge, she interned at the San Fernando Valley Child Guidance Clinic. Upon graduating she became a staff therapist in the Child Abuse Division and for 10 years worked with children, teens and their families.  Jennifer gained valuable experience in group therapy and supervised many interns on their way to becoming therapists.

Personally, Jennifer has been married to her husband for over 25 years, and they have four children.

Education 

California State University, Northridge, 1991, M.S. Counseling
University of California at Santa Barbara, 1987, B.A. Sociology

Certifications 

Discernment Counseling - 2016  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egLNQ0o_DsQ&list=UUx73GqqrQRLtRg7plO4lXmw

Couples Institute - Graduate, 2016  http://www.couplesinstitute.com

Certified Imago Therapist, 2010 http://www.imagorelationships.org

 

Professional Activities and Memberships 

Active Member - California Association of  Marriage and Family Therapists

Current Member Imago Relationships