- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational Interviewing
About Jennifer
LCSW Jennifer Manning has 13 years of clinical experience in Pennsylvania. She works with people who face stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, and ADHD. Her practice also addresses attachment concerns, family and blended family problems, and mood or panic symptoms.
Jennifer uses straightforward conversation to identify what’s getting in the way of daily life. She listens for patterns in relationships and behavior, and she helps people notice small, practical shifts they can try between sessions. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and the steps that fit their life.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s goals. She integrates mindfulness to help manage intense feelings and motivational interviewing to support change when people feel stuck. For those with traumatic histories she brings trauma-focused strategies and also considers systemic factors when family dynamics matter.
Over her years of practice she has worked across a range of concerns from postpartum depression to first responder issues and coping after natural or human-caused disasters. She also supports people dealing with fertility stress, divorce and separation, and midlife transitions. Jennifer outlines practical tools for managing panic, impulsivity, and ongoing mood challenges.
People who reach out can expect clear discussion about goals, options, and next steps. She asks about current challenges and what has or hasn’t helped before. The aim is to build straightforward plans people can use in everyday life.
How Jennifer’s approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s goals and experiences. The therapist follows the client’s lead, helps clarify what matters most, and builds steps that fit everyday life. This approach works well for stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, and relationship patterns.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to ease intense feelings. It can help reduce the intensity of panic symptoms and improve moment-to-moment coping during stressful social situations. Motivational interviewing supports people who feel uncertain about making changes by exploring their own reasons and small next steps.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences and will collaborate with the client to pick methods that make sense. This is a practical conversation that can shift as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. People often find it simpler to try techniques between sessions when meeting from their usual routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and ADHD along with related concerns like panic and mood disorders.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is direct and goal-focused using client-centered conversation, mindfulness exercises, and motivational interviewing to support practical change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience as a clinical social worker in Pennsylvania.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a PA LCSW practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.