Jennifer Lee Tipton
About Jennifer Lee Tipton
Jennifer Lee Tipton is a Drug and Alcohol Counselor with extensive experience in addiction counseling and art therapy. She currently works at Pelago and New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation, combining creative therapy techniques with harm reduction strategies.
Work at Pelago
Jennifer Lee Tipton currently serves as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor at Pelago, formerly known as Quit Genius. She has been in this role since 2023, working remotely from New York and London. In her position, she utilizes her expertise in addiction counseling to support individuals in their recovery journeys.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer holds a Master's degree in Art Therapy from New York University, where she studied from 2022 to 2024. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a focus on Addiction Counseling from Aspen University, completing her studies in 2020. Additionally, she has an A.A.S. degree in Video Production Technology from Pellissippi State Community College, achieved between 2002 and 2004.
Background in Addiction Counseling
Jennifer has extensive experience in addiction counseling. She worked at the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation in various capacities, including Addiction Counselor Level II and Peer Counselor Level II, from 2018 to 2022. Currently, she continues her work in addiction counseling at Kings County Hospital, where she has been employed since 2023.
Art Therapy Experience
Jennifer has a background in art therapy, having served as an Art Therapy Intern at Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. from 2022 to 2023. She is currently an Art Therapy Intern at ARTS Rx, where she has been working since 2024. Her approach combines creative therapy techniques with harm reduction strategies.
Certifications and Training
Jennifer possesses several certifications relevant to her field. She is a New York State Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) and is certified in crisis management and prevention, including Crisis Prevention and Intervention and Overdose Prevention. She has also completed New York State Mandated Reporting Training, which underscores her understanding of legal and ethical responsibilities in addiction counseling.