Jen Schaefer, LMFT

12/07/2025

West Hartford residents- sounds like a great program!

The Town of West Hartford Social Services is offering a free 16-week support group to help residents who are ready to get rid of clutter and change the behavior that leads to hoarding. Starting on January 6, 2026, the group meets on Tuesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:25 p.m. at Town Hall, 50 South Main St.

You will:
Learn about hoarding and cluttering behavior
Gain practical tools and strategies
Explore the emotional and psychological rooms
Share experiences without judgment

Receive ongoing encouragement and support

* REGISTRATION is REQUIRED; space is limited. *
* Open to West Hartford residents only *

To sign up and learn more, contact one of our facilitators:
Deanna Deshpande, LMSW: 860-561-7574
Monique Dixon, LMSW: 860-561-7439

Anyone requiring auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or modification of policies or procedures to participate in a meeting, service, program, or activity of the Town of West Hartford, should contact Suzanne Oslander, ADA Coordinator, at suzanneo@westhartfordct.gov or (860) 561-7580, as soon as possible, preferably seven days beforehand.

11/09/2025

If you’ve been taking generic Vyvanse, check with your pharmacy to see if your medication was from a recalled lot. The capsules haven’t been dissolving and medication hasn’t been effective.

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has recalled several lots lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules, a generic form of Vyvanse, after testing found they failed to dissolve properly.

10/29/2025

Donating to foodshare and food banks allows your dollars to go farther than your solo purchases at the store. If you can help, here are direct links:

https://www.ctfoodshare.org/ways-to-give

https://www.newingtonct.gov/1343/Community-Donations

10/15/2025

What a beautiful perspective

07/20/2025

Local friends, seems like there’s an upcoming opportunity to find a way to benefit the community.

I’ve linked an article in the comments about how helping others benefits us as much!

06/15/2025

Wishing all the great dads a wonderful day and a day of kindness to those who need a great dad.

05/11/2025

Mother’s Day can be complicated. If it’s hard for you for whatever reason, that’s ok. Allow yourself to feel it and then do something that feels nurturing to yourself.

If it’s a wonderful day, enjoy it deeply! Take in every precious moment. As the famous philosopher Ferris Bueller noted, life moves pretty fast.

Get some sunshine on your faces today no matter what.

04/26/2025

02/13/2025

*~*~*~Just about ready to move into the new location*~*~*~

In person sessions will be in my new office as of

Monday, Feb 24

We are in the same building, just the suite next door. Take the right hallway off the elevator and you will find me in Suite 203.

01/22/2025

Releasing the emotional energy connected to anger and rage and focusing on acceptance allows us to restore balance and peace within.
Join us for this special offering led by a psychotherapist and 500hr trauma informed instructor. You will be fully supported through the process of channeling your anger into intentional movement and releasing without judgement.

https://www.thehiveempowerment.com/booking-calendar/rage-release?referral=service_list_widget

12/29/2024

Exciting changes coming for Spring 2025!

My colleagues and I will be moving to the suite right next door to our current space. This new office will provide more space for clients, opportunities for events, and better climate control.

I’m looking forward to sharing how we make this as inviting as suite 201!

And yes, 👀those are ✨curved brick archways ✨