Jason Grabelsky, LSW
Licensed Social Worker
Jason Grabelsky is an experienced social work professional with nearly two decades of experience supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and families across educational, clinical, and community-based settings. His background in mental health counseling, substance use intervention, crisis support, and family collaboration allows him to bring a compassionate, solution-focused, and individualized approach to his work with clients.
Jason earned his Master of Arts in Social Work from the University of Chicago and his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Lycoming College. His graduate training included clinical experience in psychiatric, rehabilitation, and healthcare settings, where he provided individual counseling, conducted psychosocial assessments, contributed to treatment planning, and collaborated with multidisciplinary professionals.
Throughout his career, Jason has developed extensive experience working with children and adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioral, academic, social, and substance use concerns. As a School Social Worker and Student Assistance Coordinator, he has provided mental health and substance use interventions, crisis support, suicide prevention services, peer mediation, and family collaboration. He also has experience developing IEPs and 504 plans and supporting children with diverse educational, developmental, and behavioral needs.
Jason approaches his work from a collaborative and strengths-based perspective, recognizing that each client’s emotional well-being is influenced by their individual experiences, relationships, family, and environment. He strives to create a safe, inclusive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can openly explore challenges, strengthen communication, develop effective coping strategies, and build greater confidence and self-awareness.
In addition to his clinical experience, Jason serves as an Adjunct Professor and Field Liaison at Kean University, where he teaches social work courses and supports students completing their professional field placements. His experience educating and supervising future social workers further contributes to his thoughtful and comprehensive approach to mental health care.
Jason is a clinician with Monarch Counseling Center, where he provides therapeutic support to clients experiencing a variety of mental health, emotional, behavioral, relational, and life challenges. Drawing upon his extensive experience in social work, adolescent mental health, education, crisis intervention, and family support, Jason is committed to helping clients recognize their strengths, navigate difficult experiences, and work toward meaningful and lasting personal growth.