Jennifer Coon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Mental Health Practitioner. She attained her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work at Nebraska Wesleyan University and her Master’s degree in Social Work along with a certificate in Gerontology from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. She joined the practice in October 2017. Jennifer comes to us with a background in medical social work, having worked at CHI Health-Saint Elizabeth and Tabitha. She has worked with numerous populations in the community, from children with special needs to hospice, and a bit of everything in between.
Jennifer grew up between Lincoln, NE and San Marcos, CA. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Justin, and has two children, Lukas and Maja, and two bulldogs. She enjoys reading, movies, dancing and any type of exercise.
Jennifer is a proud member of the Nebraska chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. She is a volunteer with the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIP) and is also a notary. She attends Sheridan Lutheran Church.
With her background in gerontology, Jennifer has a special place in her heart for working with patients and their families throughout their aging journey; helping determine goals, plan for their futures with advanced care planning, and coping with life changes as they come about. Jennifer leads our Caregiver Support Group and values helping patients and their families determine what they want the latter parts of their journey to look like.
Below you will find articles that Jennifer has written.
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