Jennifer Begun, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Jennifer Begun

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 5 days ago
15 years in practice

I specialize in helping support Duke students. Immediate availability and flexible scheduling for virtual sessions. Get the support you need today.

You are constantly comparing yourself to others. You also spend a lot of time caring for others and are lacking in the receiving end of the support you need. You are tired and burnt out. What if you could feel good about who you are? Imagine being happy about your life and feeling good about your relationships with others. My name is Jennifer (she/her) and I would love to talk more about how working together can help you feel better. Working with me can help you reduce overwhelm, feel better about yourself, live a meaningful life, heal from difficult events, and improve your relationships. I have been a clinical social worker for the last 15 years helping guide folks towards healing and meeting their goals. I am trained in psychodynamic theory which informs my work through the lens of intersectional feminism, ecotherapy, and somatic abolition. My practice is grounded in liberation for all and the healing power of nature. I am the best fit for those who are currently not experiencing any safety issues. I work best with those who are introspective and open to exploration. I am in-network with the Duke Student insurance plan through BCBS and Aetna including the State Health Plan.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender WomanQueerSpiritual, not religiousLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EST)

Sun
closed
Mon
3:00 pm 8:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am 7:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am 6:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am 6:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am 6:00 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Academic Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Eating Concerns
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief and Loss
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Intimacy Concerns
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Personal Growth
  • Physical Stress
  • Racial Identity
  • Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Concerns
  • Sexual Identity
  • Sleep Concerns
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Adult children of alcoholics
  • Body positivity
  • Immigrants
  • Neurodivergent people
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • Professional Healthcare Providers
  • Transgender

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Coaching
  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Relational Psychotherapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Location

  • Office Building

    1316 Broad StreetDurham, NC 27705

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Wide doorway
    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Door can be opened easily
    • Step-free entry
    • Flat path to the front door
    • Service animals allowed
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
    • Emotional support animals allowed

    Getting around

    • Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)

    Settling in

    • Wide entry to clinician space

Remote options

  • Voice
  • Video

Payment options

$50 — $170per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – North Carolina
  • DSHIP – North Carolina
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Sliding scale
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • LCSW

    C008927, North Carolina

  • LCSW

    State of TN Department of Health

    9600, Tennessee

Certificates

  • Communal Consultations for White Bodies

    Education for Racial Equity

    Over nine months, completed embodied anti-racist practice and process of culture building

Education

  • Smith College

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 2011

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