Dr. Jill Langer holds a license as a PsychologistPsychologists with doctoral degrees receive one of the highest levels of education of all health care professionals, spending an average of seven years in education and training after they receive their undergraduate degrees. In addition to their rigorous academic training, psychologists also complete 4-6 years’ supervised clinical experience including internship and a post-doctoral residency. The length and intensity of training, as well as ability to conduct psychological assessments, distinguishes psychologists from other mental health professionals such as Social Workers and Mental Health Clinicians. In contrast, Psychiatrists have a medical degree and proscribe medication to treat mental illness. in the state of Florida. She has more than 20 years’ experience providing effective psychological solutions to adult clients through individual and group therapy.
Dr. Langer received her doctoral degree in 2001 from the top-ranked Counseling Psychology program at the prestigious University of Minnesota. She completed her internship at the University of Minnesota’s Counseling and Consulting Services and her post-doctoral residency at New College of Florida/University of South Florida in Sarasota.
Dr. Langer provided individual, group, and crisis counseling as well as outreach and program-development at the University of South Florida, Tampa for 12 years. She has special expertise in working with college students and emerging adults as well as women, the LGBT population, and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.
During her career, Dr. Langer has supervised, trained, and mentored many psychologists-in-training. She provided supervision and seminars regarding group therapy, supervision, counselor development, and diversity. She frequently serves as a consultant to other psychologists and has expertise in psychologist development, effectiveness, and self-care.
She created presentations and workshops on women’s issues, college student success, wellness, eating disorders, self-compassion, academic and career development, relationships, anxiety, and depression. She lead several therapy groups including a long-running Women’s Personal Issues Group, an LGBT support group, and groups to address relationship and assertiveness concerns.
Dr. Langer is verified by Psychology Today and has completed specialized training in individual and group psychology as well as the provision of supervision. Dr. Langer is currently an independent practitioner affiliated with the Tampa Bay Center for Relational Psychology located in the Seven Oaks Professional Park in Wesley Chapel, Florida.
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