Jennifer Mandato Trucios is a Master Social Worker (Limited Permit) and graduate of Rutgers University. She is also a CASAC-2 (Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor), offering specialized support to individuals navigating substance use and recovery. Jennifer brings experience as both a substance-abuse counselor and a crisis counselor, allowing her to meet clients with steadiness, compassion, and clinical skill during challenging moments.

Jennifer has supported individuals living with a wide range of concerns, including developmental disabilities, anxiety, depression, self-image issues, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, and chronic illness. She understands that healing looks different for everyone and strives to create a space where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow.

Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Jennifer helps clients build insight, develop healthier patterns, and move toward meaningful, lasting change. She is passionate about walking alongside clients as they gain clarity, strengthen resilience, and reclaim their sense of self.

Jennifer looks forward to joining you on your healing journey at Clear Skies Counseling, where embracing the journey is at the heart of the work.