Dr. Jennnifer Vasquez, LCSW-S

Assistant Professor

Dr. Vasquez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Approved Supervisor (LCSW-S), NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), EMDR Trained Clinician, Integral Somatic Psychotherapy (ISP) Practitioner, International Association of Yoga Therapy (IAYT-C) Certified Yoga Therapist, and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500) with a clinical specialization in trauma. She is an Assistant Professor at Texas State University, School of Social Work, Co-Owner and Clinical Director at Inspired Practice LLC.

Dr. Vasquez serves as Chair of the NASW-TX Women’s Rights Committee and was elected to be Mental Health Delegate for the NASW Delegate Assembly. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute (SETI), EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), US Association of Body Psychotherapists (USABP), Texas Society for Clinical Social Work, Yoga Alliance, and the National Society for Leadership and Success. She draws upon over 15 years of practice experience from the fields of trauma, interpersonal violence, addiction, and healthcare in her work. Dr. Vasquez’ research focuses on trauma, addiction, and yoga therapy.