- Client-centered care
- CBT strategies
- Trauma-informed tools
About Jennifer
She draws on client-centered work to build a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship. That means listening first and letting each person set goals. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and change behavior patterns that get in the way of daily life.
When trauma is part of the story, Jennifer uses EMDR to help process distressing memories and reduce their hold on daily functioning. She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotional regulation and coping skills for intense feelings. Together these approaches aim to make overwhelming problems more manageable.
Jennifer has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns, including grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, sleep problems, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She also supports people dealing with attachment, codependency, chronic illness, and adjustment after disaster or major life change.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on practical tools, small changes, and building strengths people can use between meetings. She practices in Missouri and offers services in English.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Illinois, Missouri, Maryland, Texas
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Jennifer often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working with people online. ACT focuses on noticing what matters to you and taking small steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts. CBT looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful habits and ease symptoms of anxiety or depression.She also brings client-centered principles into online sessions by listening closely and tailoring each meeting to the individual. Finding the right approach is a shared process; she collaborates with clients to try techniques, review what helps, and adjust the plan to match goals and preferences.
If you plan to try online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy lives by reducing travel and allowing shorter check-ins between commitments. Online meetings can make it easier to continue consistent care while balancing work, family, and daily routines, and the therapist will help shape a plan that fits each person's schedule and needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar disorder, and related concerns like grief, sleep problems, and career stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, DBT, and EMDR when useful.
What experience does she bring?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults across a range of settings and challenges.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices in Missouri and holds the credential LCSW, with licensure listed for multiple states in her background.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
