Biography and expertise
Dr. Vasquez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Approved Supervisor (LCSW-S), NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), EMDR Certified Therapist, Integral Somatic Psychotherapy (ISP) Practitioner, International Association of Yoga Therapy (C-IAYT) Certified Yoga Therapist, and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500) with a specialization in trauma. She is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at Texas State University.
2022 Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas
PhD, Social Work, GPA 4.0/4.0
2007 Dominican University, River Forest, Illinois
Master of Social Work, GPA 3.84/4.0
1998 Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois
Bachelor of Science, GPA 3.49/4.0
Jennifer Vasquez, PhD, LCSW-S
512-245-2592 | jvasquez@txstate.edu
Physical office location | Encino 171
Online office location | https://txstate.zoom.us/j/9303887669
Office hours | by appointment
2022 Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas
PhD, Social Work, GPA 4.0/4.0
2007 Dominican University, River Forest, Illinois
Master of Social Work, GPA 3.84/4.0
1998 Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois
Bachelor of Science, GPA 3.49/4.0
Jennifer Vasquez, PhD, LCSW-S
512-245-2592 | jvasquez@txstate.edu
Physical office location | Encino 171
Online office location | https://txstate.zoom.us/j/9303887669
Office hours | by appointment
Education
Doctorate Degree
PhD in Social Work
Our Lady of the Lake University, 2022
Master's Degree
MSW in Social Work
Dominican University, 2007
Bachelor's Degree
BS in Textiles, Apparrel and Merchandise
Northern Illinois University, 1998
Teaching Interests
Research Interests
Featured grants
- Vasquez, Jennifer Alissa. Emerging Scholar Research Grant, Our Lady of the Lake University, Institutional (Higher Ed), $570. (Submitted: January 29, 2020, Funded: February 26, 2020 - Present). Grant.
- Vasquez, Jennifer Alissa (Principal), Bowie-Viverette, April C. (Co-Principal). Centering Youth Voice in School-Based Recovery and Mental Health, Hogg Foundation, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $22000. (Submitted: March 26, 2026, Funded: July 1, 2026 - December 31, 2027). Grant.
Featured scholarly/creative works
- Vasquez, J. A., & Bowie-Viverette, A. C. (2026). A frequency analysis of the professional quality of life of NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) therapists after NARM training. OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine, 10(4). https://doi.org/doi:10.21926/obm.icm.2601001
- Vasquez, J. A., & Bowie-Viverette, A. C. (2025). Compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction among NeuroAffective Relational Model therapists: How NARM serves as a protective factor for trauma therapists. Social Work and Social Sciences Review. https://doi.org/10.1921/swssr22326
- Vasquez, J. A., Bowie-Viverette, A. C., & Gomez, R. J. (2025). The effects of a Recovery High School program on recovering adolescents’ resilience. Children and Schools. https://doi.org/10.1093/cs/cdaf031
- Vasquez, J. A., Quill, M., & Bossart, C. (2025). Therapeutic goals of one-on-one Viniyoga: A qualitative study of practitioner perspectives and case applications. Healthcare, 13(19), 2527. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13192527
- Vasquez, J. A., & Bowie-Viverette, A. C. (2025). Investigating the relationships between Recovery High School staff well-being & work engagement: Implications for leadership. Journal of Human Services, 44(1), 85–106. https://doi.org/10.52678/001c.143881
Featured awards
- Award / Honor Recipient: Texas Field Instructor of the Year, The Texas Field Educators' Consortium. 2013 - 2014
- Award / Honor Recipient: Teaching Award of Honor, Texas State University Alumni Association. May 2020
- Award / Honor Recipient: Heart of Social Work Award, Field Instructor of the Year, College of Public Policy, Department of Social Work, University of Texas, San Antonio. 2013 - 2014
- Award / Honor Recipient: Excellence and Dedication in Working with Diverse Populations, Texas Association Against Sexual Assault. 2011
Featured service activities
- Member
Tenure Track Committee
- Other
Mental Health Delegate, National Association of Social Workers, Delegate Assembly
- Member
Program Standards Committee
- Member
Field Education committee
- Member
Board of Directors, National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter
- Reviewer / Referee
Volunteer Reviewer Board, MDPI Trauma Care Journal