Jennifer Willams, LCSW

A Leader in Clinical Program Development & Mental Health Treatment

Jennifer Williams, LCSW, serves as the Clinical Director at Legacy Healing Center in Cherry Hill, NJ, bringing extensive experience in clinical services, program development, and evidence-based treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. With a deep commitment to empowering individuals and families, Jennifer has spent her career helping diverse populations, including adults, children, adolescents, and veterans, achieve lasting recovery.

Extensive Experience Across All Levels of Care

Jennifer has worked in various levels of care, including Outpatient, IIC, IOP, Partial Care, and Residential settings, both as a Clinical Director and therapist. She has played a vital role in designing and implementing comprehensive treatment programs that ensure clients receive personalized, high-quality, and evidence-based care.

Her work spans mental health and substance use services, allowing her to support clients with complex co-occurring disorders, guiding them toward recovery with compassion, structure, and clinical excellence.

Advanced Clinical Training & Certifications

Jennifer holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work and has continued to advance her expertise with numerous certifications in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF-CBT)
• Certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
• Expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Trainer in Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Certified Trainer in QPR (Suicide Prevention Model)

Jennifer’s specialized trauma training allows her to provide comprehensive, compassionate care to individuals facing significant life challenges, trauma histories, and mental health disorders.

Commitment to Suicide Prevention & Veteran Mental Health

Jennifer is a passionate advocate for suicide prevention, having served as the Salem County Coordinator for the Traumatic Loss Coalition. She has dedicated years to educating professionals, implementing crisis intervention strategies, and supporting those affected by loss.

Additionally, she has managed programs serving veterans and military families, advocating for their mental health needs and ensuring they receive specialized, trauma-informed care.

A Vision for Personalized & Evidence-Based Care

Jennifer believes in the power of evidence-based treatment, but also tailors therapeutic approaches to meet each client’s individual needs. Her leadership at Legacy Healing Center reflects a commitment to high-quality, personalized, and compassionate mental health and addiction treatment.

Under her direction, Legacy Healing Center continues to be a trusted leader in mental health and substance use treatment, providing expert, research-backed care that fosters long-term recovery.