Jennifer L. Nickels, MSW, LSW joined New Vitae Wellness and Recovery in December 2018 as the Administrator of Philadelphia Programs and The Recovery Center in Quakertown, Pa. 

Jennifer graduated from Widener University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and from the University of Pennsylvania with a Masters in Social Work.  She is a Licensed Social Worker. Jennifer knew from a young age she wanted to help others. While studying Psychology in High School she recognized her passion and started reading case studies at 16 years old. It was a clear choice to remain in the Social Work/ Psychology field for college.

Jennifer's lifelong passion is helping others meet their goals and live their best lives.  Over the past 25 years she has been an Executive Director, Vice President, Administrator, and a therapist specializing in trauma. Her greatest compliment has come from those she has helped change the course of their lives. A particularly memorable moment came when a former client contacted her to let her know that the support and guidance she received changed her life. Jennifer’s greatest source of happiness comes from her family, most importantly in guiding and raising her son, Andrew. Family time is best spent at the beach and Disney World.

Over the next 15 years, Jennifer hopes to continue to help others at New Vitae and enjoy time at the beach with her family.