- Trauma and abuse
- Eating and body image
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Jennifer
Jen has 15 years of experience and holds social work clinical licenses in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. She believes clients know their own stories and brings that belief into each session. The work centers on finding strengths and small, workable steps forward.
Her sessions often look at patterns that keep problems repeating. Jen pays attention to attachment and abandonment issues, family of origin dynamics, and how past experiences influence present behavior. She also addresses concerns related to body image, eating and food-related struggles, and the stresses of caregiving.
Jen uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. These tools help people notice what matters to them and practice new responses to hard feelings.
Conversations are collaborative and paced to individual needs. Jen helps clients identify goals, try different strategies, and adjust plans when something does not fit. She invites people to name what matters and to take small steps toward it.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. It focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, which can be useful for trauma reactions and depression.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for handling intense emotions and improving communication. It includes strategies for distress tolerance and regulating mood, which can help when emotions feel overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily life to decide which methods to try. This collaborative process lets the plan change as needs evolve rather than sticking to one fixed path.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and reduce time spent traveling. Different session arrangements suit different people, so confirm current options before booking. Many clients find that working from a familiar setting helps them practice skills between sessions and keeps therapy connected to everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people with trauma and abuse, eating and body image struggles, low self-esteem, depression, and LGBT related issues. Additional focus areas include attachment and family of origin concerns, caregiver stress, and substance-related problems.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, emphasizing the client's own goals and strengths. Techniques drawn from acceptance-based work, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing are used to try new ways of coping.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of trauma, mood, and eating concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds LICSW and LCSW-C credentials and is licensed in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. Her practice information lists Maryland as the primary location.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for therapy here?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.