Dr. Jean Hager, Doctorate in Clinical Social Work (DSW), Rutgers University; Masters in Social Work (MSW), Rutgers University; and Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Monmouth University has more than 35 years of experience as a psychotherapist/clinical social worker in a wide range of issues, particularly alcohol and drug addiction, and co-occurring mental health disorders. Dr. Hager also treats other compulsive disorders, anxiety/mood disorders, grief and loss issues, and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
At her active private practice in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, founded in 1989, Dr. Hager offers individual, couples, family and group therapy, as well as assessment and interventions.
Ten years prior to opening her private practice, Dr. Hager had held numerous positions in the field of mental health and addiction. Among her many professional accomplishments, Dr. Hager is certified as a New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker, New Jersey Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Academy of Certified Social Workers, New Jersey Certified School Social Workers, a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and a member American Society of Addiction Medicine. Her training includes intensive courses in addiction, advanced trauma training, hypnosis, Brainspotting, family systems therapy, and couples therapy.
Dr. Hager currently serves on the Executive Board of Stephy’s Place, a Support Center for Grief and Loss. She has been a volunteer group facilitator and a member of the Advisory Board of Stephy’s Place since 2018. In Dr. Hager’s philanthropic roles, she has also served as Executive Board Treasurer, Executive Board of Trustees, for the Purr’n Pooch Foundation for Animals from 2009-2010, and was on the Executive Board of Trustees for the Monmouth County SPCA from 2008-2009. She has been a volunteer, and has chaired capital campaigns and many fundraising events for non-profit charities since 2005.
Certifications and Qualifications Summary
- Intensive Trauma Treatment Training under the direction of Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk on “How The Body Keeps The Score.” (2023)
- Met all criteria to practice online Telehealth in Colorado and Florida (2022)
- Trained in Brainspotting Therapy (2017)
- Fundraising and Marketing for Nonprofits, Rutgers School of Social Work Continuing Education Program (2017)
- Doctorate in Social Work, Rutgers, The State University School of Social Work (2015)
- Member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) since 2011
- New Jersey Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (2004)
- New Jersey Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC Upgrade) (1997)
- Attended Intensive Training in Eating Disorders with Mary Pipher, PH.D., author of Reviving Ophelia (1996)
- New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker (1994)
- Clinical Hypnosis Training, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (1994)
- Training in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Harvard Medical School (1993)
- Family Systems Training with Jo-Ann Krestan and Claudi Bepko, authors of The Responsibility Trap and Too Good for Her Own Good (1988)
- Academy of Certified Social Workers (1988)
- New Jersey Certified Alcohol Counselor (1986)
- Member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) since 1986
- Certified Couples Communication Instructor; Interpersonal Communication Program, Inc. (1986)
- Rutgers Summer School of Alcohol Studies (1986)
- Masters in Social Work, Minor in Alcohol Studies, Rutgers (1986)
- Bachelor of Social Work, Monmouth University (1981)
