New Behavioral Health Director joins Tri-Area
Jennifer Graham worked previously with Mount Rogers Community Services for 21 years and held various positions serving both youth and adults
Tri-Area Community Health has welcomed Jennifer Graham, MEd, LPC, as its Behavioral Health Director.
Graham worked previously with Mount Rogers Community Services for 21 years and held various positions serving both youth and adults. Beginning in 2005, she worked as a Qualified Mental Health Professional as a mental health skill builder, case manager, and Therapeutic Day Treatment counselor before returning to Lindsey Wilson College to earn a masters of education in Counseling and Human Development and a Licensed Professional Counselor license in 2020.
Graham takes a compassionate, individualized approach to therapy, recognizing each person’s unique strengths, experiences, and capacity for growth. Her work focuses on helping clients develop resilience and effective ways of navigating life’s challenges. With a broad and integrative perspective, she draws from various therapeutic approaches to meet each person’s needs and support lasting well-being. She views the therapeutic relationship as a space where insight, connection, and meaningful change can emerge.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Graham as our Behavioral Health Director,” said James Werth Jr., Tri-Area CEO. “Her clinical expertise, dedication, and commitment to supporting mental health and well-being will be a valuable asset to our team and the individuals and families we have the privilege of serving."
Graham said she's excited to be joining Tri-Area and "to have the opportunity to support the mental health and well-being of the people in our communities."
"I hope to provide a safe, compassionate space where people feel heard and supported as they work through life’s challenges and move toward healing and personal growth,” she said.
Tri-Area Community Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a nonprofit organization with locations in Cana, Ferrum, Floyd, Fries, Grayson Highlands, and Laurel Fork; and full-service school-based clinics in collaboration with Galax City Public Schools, Grayson County Schools, Floyd County Schools, Patrick County Schools, and the Carroll County Public School District. For more information call (866) 942-0401 or visit www.triareahealth.org.
