We were lucky to catch up with Jeneifer Threadcraft recently and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Jeneifer, thanks for joining us today. We’d love to hear the story behind how you got your first job in field that you currently practice in.
I got my first job in this field when I did my first internship with my mentor Dr. Taunya Lowe. She asked me to come out and work with her on a mock audit for CARF. I worked closely with the doctor who owned the practiced that we were helping to prepare for up and coming audit. At the end of the audit my mentor contacted me and told me that Dr. Yusvf had an interest in hiring me. I took the job as a her office manager and from that I went into the field; where I started seeing youth and adolescents with behavior issues and depression.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I am a NCC is the founder and CEO of Positive Peering, Inc. which was established in 2004. A graduate of Grand Canyon University where she received a master’s degree in Psychology, in 2016. Jeneifer worked as a contract worker for Community Healthcare of Georgia for 9 years, where she provided in-home individual and family therapy Jeneifer specializes in Trauma, Suicide prevention and group therapy for the youth and adolescents. Her passion is servicing the community where for provide food and clothing to underprivileged families that are in need. Jeneifer is a member/affiliated with several different groups and awards. (Listed below)
2019 Top Healthcare Provider in Stockbridge, GA by the Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare
2011-2012 Business Who’s Who Candidate
American Association of Medical Assistants
AAMA Certified
American Psychological Association
Founder of Positive Peering, Inc
Founder of Positive People Taking Charge, LLC
Grand Canyon University Alumni
2017 Riot Starter Perseverance Award
Alpha Chi National College Honors Society
CPR/CPI Certified
Georgia Murder Suicide Network Response Team
Trauma Infused Therapy
“Isaiah’s Journey” Domestic Violence Against Men
Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce
Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium
We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.
Yes I can, being that I was a teen mom at the age of 14. I have been through so many different life changing issues from being raped at the ages 11 and 15. I was a single mom of 4 and it was not easy. I have had two of my boys to go to prison before, been evicted and lost my brother and son to domestic violence. I lost my son in October 2020.
Can you tell us about what’s worked well for you in terms of growing your clientele?
Being out in the public and working directly with the community. Having my non-profit helps out a lot as well because we meet so many people that are in need.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.positivepeering.org/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positive_peering_inc/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009345424959
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeneifer-threadcraft-ms-trauma-and-suicide-prevention-4bb92338/
- Twitter: Positive Peering,Inc @PositivePeering