Jen Schwytzer, LCSW

Jen Schwytzer, LCSW LCSW | Speaker & Trainer | Mental Health Educator | Foster & Adoptive Parent

04/14/2026

Just another attempt to make this space look as girly as can be…

The start of a new week means a fresh mindset. Take a chance on something or someone today- do something different! The ...
04/14/2026

The start of a new week means a fresh mindset.
Take a chance on something or someone today- do something different! The path to your future is uncertain, but some of the things you pass up on may never come back.

What chance will you take this week? Drop it in the comments!

04/08/2026

Hung the sign. Took the video.
Had a little “wow, this is real” moment.

This isn’t just a business—
it’s work I care deeply about.

If you’re leading a team, supporting people, or feeling the weight of it all…
this is what I’m here for.

And yes—
we’re officially open.

workplacewellness

04/07/2026

Before and After Window Mural
Obsessed with the work of

Feeling burnt-out is common- you're not the only one. Burnout isn't laziness, it's your body and brain asking for a brea...
04/06/2026

Feeling burnt-out is common- you're not the only one. Burnout isn't laziness, it's your body and brain asking for a break.

This feeling can be tiring... exhausting. Small tasks become overwhelming. You feel disconnected.

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.
✔️ Set boundaries, seek support, and prioritize yourself.
✔️ Take a break!

DM to book a connection call with me for more.

We are officially moved into the new building! There is so much more to come. 🌷Come check it out!
04/03/2026

We are officially moved into the new building! There is so much more to come. 🌷

Come check it out!

04/02/2026

I said no to a free trip to Costa Rica

Not something I ever thought I’d do… and yet, it was one of the easiest decisions I’ve made in a long time.

Because it meant missing my birthday with my family.

Instead, I spent the day exactly how I wanted:

Chinese takeout, cookie cake, my three boys, my husband…

AND opening the doors to my brand new space — Livingston County Therapy Collective.

It was loud, a little chaotic (had a head butt to the nose at one point!), and honestly?

Perfect.

Here’s the thing we don’t talk about enough in leadership and workplace culture:

Values aren’t just something you write on a wall or put in a handbook.

They show up in your decisions.

In the moments where something really good is on the table… and you still choose what matters most to you.

For me, it was a no-brainer
not because Costa Rica didn’t sound amazing,

but because I’m clear on my values.

And that clarity makes decisions easier, not harder.

So here’s the question I keep coming back to in my work with teams:

Does your organization just talk about values…

Or are you helping your people actually define their own and recognize whether they’re in alignment.

Because that’s where sustainability lives.

That’s how you build employees who aren’t constantly torn between their work and their life.

That’s how you create cultures where people don’t burn out trying to be everything to everyone.

Clear values → aligned decisions → resilient people.

And sometimes that looks like saying no to Costa Rica…

and yes to cookie cake on your birthday.

I wouldn’t change a thing.

If this is something your team is missing, let’s talk. 📫

04/01/2026

A dream I didn’t even realize was a dream.

Today marks Day 1 of my space -
Livingston County Therapy Collective!

I am so excited for myself and two other therapists to welcome clients into our space.

My goal is to create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment and community for both clients and therapists.

Today, the doors are officially open for business.

geneseo

Staying focused at work can be a struggle. Social media, incoming texts and calls, coworkers, and more can interfere wit...
03/31/2026

Staying focused at work can be a struggle. Social media, incoming texts and calls, coworkers, and more can interfere with your productivity. How can you enter work mode?

👉 Turn your phone off, or put it into do not disturb
👉 Put away distractions
👉 Set goals or make a “to-do” list
👉 Give yourself small breaks occasionally

Focus on being productive instead of busy. Fuel up, concentrate, and make today count!

It's almost the end of the week. Whether you cruised by, or you had some stressful moments, take this weekend to relax, ...
03/26/2026

It's almost the end of the week. Whether you cruised by, or you had some stressful moments, take this weekend to relax, and use these quotes as reminders.

Motivation starts with what you tell yourself. Shift your mindset, push yourself, and believe in yourself!✨

Friday night was a little different than my usual sweatpants and early to bed I got dressed up, went out with friends, a...
03/26/2026

Friday night was a little different than my usual sweatpants and early to bed

I got dressed up, went out with friends, and attended the kickoff gala for Western NY Child Advocacy Network

An organization started by two of my friends and fellow foster parents.

And honestly… watching this go from “what if someday” conversations to a real thing has been pretty amazing.

The room was full of people who care deeply about kids and families in our community.
There was a lot of laughter, some emotional moments, and a whole lot of hope in one space.

As a foster parent, this kind of work hits close to home.
These are the kinds of resources that change stories
Not just for kids, but for entire families.

Also not mad about an excuse to get dressed up and leave the house at night 😉

But truly… being able to support something this meaningful made it even better.

I cannot wait to see this place open this summer and the impact it’s going to have across Western New York. So incredibly proud to have been a small part of it.

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94 Main St, Geneseo, NY 14454-1235, United States
Geneseo, NY
14454-1235

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