Jennesa Gober

B.A., MBA, MSW Intern (She, Her)

Jennesa’s mission is to support individuals through their mental health journeys, using her diverse background and personal experiences to provide compassionate and effective therapy.

About Jennesa

Jennesa earned her BA in Business Administration and Spanish from Augustana College and her MBA from Northern Illinois University. She spent over a decade at Motorola in international business and marketing before transitioning to work in public schools as a substitute teacher and mentor.

Her journey into parenthood was challenging, as she personally experienced infertility, miscarriage, postpartum depression, adoption, and infant loss. These profound experiences led her to pursue a Master of Social Work degree at Southern Illinois University, focusing on Mental Health.

Jennesa spent the first year of her MSW program as a therapist intern at BZA Behavioral Health in Schaumburg and Lake in the Hills, working with a diverse range of clients. She is now a therapist intern at Thrive Postpartum, Couples, and Family Therapy, where she is excited to work in her area of passion and connect with new clients.

Training

In September 2024, Jennesa will complete additional training through Postpartum Support International to further enhance her skills in working with maternal mental health and perinatal loss clients, reflecting her dedication to this important area.

The Perinatal Loss – A Framework for Healing Certificate Course. Jennesa has completed this training to support individuals experiencing perinatal loss.

Community Involvement

Jennesa is very active in the adoptive and foster community. She serves as a district leader for Replanted, a nonprofit support group and ministry for adoptive, foster, and Safe Families.

Personal Interests

In her free time, Jennesa enjoys traveling, reading, gardening, and being outdoors with her family. One of her daily joys is going on walks with her dog Angie, a foster-fail lab mix.

Memberships Jennesa is a member of Postpartum Support International.

Languages English and Spanish