- Anxiety and stress
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting challenges
About Jennifer
Jennifer Garland is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, stress, depression, substance use, parenting challenges, trauma, and related concerns. Jennifer practices in Missouri and also holds an Illinois LCSW credential.
She focuses on practical strengths that people already have. Sessions look at what a person is doing now and what small changes might help. She uses a mix of cognitive-behavioral ideas, client-centered listening, and attachment-based thinking to guide the work.
Jennifer has a long history supporting people who experienced childhood abuse and other trauma. She also helps those who are coping with addiction, relationship strain, grief, or mood concerns such as bipolar disorder. She pays attention to how past relationships shape current patterns and interactions.
Her way of working combines talking through immediate problems with examining life patterns. That can include gently testing new behaviors, reviewing thinking patterns, and telling more helpful stories about difficult events. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on what a person wants to change.
People who come to her often bring concerns about parenting, blended family issues, attachment and adoption matters, body image, caregiver stress, and complicated grief. Jennifer also addresses issues like ADHD, eating and food-related concerns, and co-occurring substance use. If someone wants to begin, she uses an intake process to match goals and plan next steps.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationships influence present behavior and feelings; online work can focus on identifying patterns and trying new ways of relating in everyday life. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and the person’s own goals, offering space to talk through problems and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets specific thoughts and behaviors with exercises and small experiments that can be practiced between sessions.Figuring out which approach fits is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting meetings into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online options can make it easier to check in during a lunch break or keep appointments when schedules change. Because formats were not listed in the profile, confirm which session types are offered before booking so you know how sessions will be held.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with anxiety, stress, depression, substance use, trauma, parenting concerns, relationship strain, grief, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, attachment-based ideas, motivational interviewing, and narrative work to address thinking, behavior, and relationship patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of clinical experience working with individuals and families in Missouri and Illinois.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW with licensure in Illinois and Missouri and practices from Missouri.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are used?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.