02/20/2025
Jennifer Vestal, MA, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Clinical Director
Jen attended UCF where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology and a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, a unique and highly-esteemed applied program, which at the time there were approximately 10 of its kind in the nation.
Upon graduation, Jen co-founded ANP in an effort to get community services to Sanford, where she grew up.
Since opening her agency, Jen has strived to partner with as many organizations in her community as possible so that the families most in need can receive quality care.
Jen belongs to the Children's Mental Health Cabinet of Seminole County, a group of organizations working to assess, adapt, and provide services to meet the growing needs of children. She also is a member of the Child Abuse Prevention Task Force, another county initiative for reducing instances of abuse.
Jen works in partnership with many colleges and universities to provide education and field experience to up-and-coming therapists and finds teaching to be one of her favorite aspects of her career.
Jen's main clinical focus is trauma and the effects it has on the development of children and adults. She has completed extensive adoption and foster care training with the primary focus being trauma, as well as trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy strategies. Jen is currently working toward becoming a certified trauma counselor which can take up to two years due to the rigorous amount of work and supervision required. Additionally, Jen is a certified trainer for the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting curriculum.
When not working at ANP, Jen enjoys spending time with her husband, children, friends and family as well as visiting new places and trying new foods! Her favorite things include drinking coffee, petting furry animals, and superhero shows/movies.
