Julianne Furniss-Green
LCSW 11826. Pronouns: she/her/hers
Upon graduating from Western New England University with my bachelor’s in social work (BSW), I moved to Atlanta, Georgia for the Jesuit Volunteer Corps where I worked with veterans, men, women and children who were unhoused. This impactful work led me to obtain my master’s in social work (MSW) degree with a Specialization in Community Partnerships from Georgia State University.
Community became the common thread between my personal and professional worlds when I experienced the sudden death of a family member right before I was to begin my Advanced Standing, MSW program. After graduation, in the wake of this immense loss, I moved back up North to be closer to my family and my community. I continued my work to end homelessness in Connecticut before making a shift into the “grief world.”
Personally, I was already immersed in grief and loss. I quickly realized the significant lack of resources and information available to people who have experienced the death of a loved one. It became my mission to foster and create a sense of community for grievers.
Professionally, I work to companion teens, young adults, and adults through their grieving processes. I also consult with local businesses, schools and communities to provide them with the information and knowledge they need to best support their staff, students and neighbors.
I have trained with one of the Nation’s foremost experts on grief, renowned therapist and author, Claire Bidwell Smith. After completing her Comprehensive Grief & Loss Training Program, I am a Certified Provider in the Grief Resource Directory.
About the work.
The foundation of jfg therapy is built upon my personal and professional experience with grief and loss. My goals are to:
Normalize grief:
We, as a society aren’t taught how to grieve. jfg therapy shares the tools, resources and knowledge you need to give yourself the permission to grieve. jfg therapy utilizes a humanistic approach to empower all kinds of people, experiencing all kinds of grief.
Provide support:
Giving yourself the grace and space you need to grieve will make way for the work we will do together. jfg therapy provides support for teens ages 16 and up, in addition to young adults and adults. jfg therapy draws from multiple therapeutic modalities including, but not limited to, client-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness.
Create community:
jfg therapy works to connect grievers with one another through our grief support groups. Sharing your experiences with others who understand what it means to grieve, or who have faced a similar type of loss can be immensely helpful on your grief journey.