For over 30 years, Dr. Jennifer Walken, has worked with most
all ages from preschool children to senior citizens in various
settings and has been in practice in the Raleigh, NC area since
1978. Being a parent of two, having been through the adoption process,
having a child with special needs, and dealing with a blended
family, she brings first-hand knowledge
and life experience to understanding real life issues and
resulting impacts on marital and
family relationships. Personally practicing as a
Christian, Jennifer respects and accepts working with people
from all faiths and beliefs. Her experience and knowledge working with
individuals, couples and families makes her a real asset to the
community.
Jennifer received her B.A. degree in Elementary Education from
Columbia College, her M.S. degree in Counseling and Child
Development and Family Relations from the University of
Tennessee, and her Ed. D. degree in Counseling Psychology from
Duke University. Her doctoral internship involved work with
children, adults, and families. She is a NC Licensed Marriage
and Family
 Therapist (License #83) and NC Licensed Psychologist
– Health Services Provider (License #368).
In January of 2008, Proactive Resources, Inc. presented a
10-week profile series on 120 of the top resources in the
Triangle Region from the fields of medicine, law, business,
finance, education & technology and selected Jennifer Walken’s
practice as one to profile as her practice offers:
- Quality
- Variety of services through collaboration
- Dedication to purpose
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Other Professional Recognitions include: (For more
info, see Jennifer Walken’s Vitae.)
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- Member, American Psychological Association,
1974-present
- Member, North Carolina Psychological Association,
1974-present
- Clinical Lecturer of Psychiatry, University of
North Carolina, 1974-1981
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Dentistry,
University of North Carolina, 1976-1981
- Board Chairman, Women’s Center of Raleigh,
1978-1979
- Board Member, North Carolina Psychological
Association from 1978-1981
- Clinical Member, American Association of Marriage
and Family Therapy, 1979-present
- Member, North Carolina Association of Marriage and
Family Therapy, 1979-present
- Board Member appointed by the Governor of North
Carolina to the State Board of Examiners of Practicing
Psychologists, 1981-1984
- Diplomate in Marital and Family Therapy from the
American Board of Family Psychology, 1982
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- North Carolina Psychological Association
Certificate of Appreciation and Recognition for
Leadership in Psychology, 1982
- Who’s Who Among Human Services Professionals,
National Reference Institute, 1986
- Charter Member, American Association of Christian
Counselors,
1993-present
- Fellow, Academy of Family Psychology, Inc., 1994
- Certified Group Psychotherapist, American Group
Psychotherapy Association, 1996
- Appointed to the Coalition for Christians in
Private Practice, American Association of Christian
Counselors, 2000
- Lifetime Member, National Registry of Who’s Who,
#106862, 2000
- Board Certified Professional Counselor, American
Board of Professional Counselors, 2009
- Member, American Psychotherapy Association,
2009-present
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