- Stress and anxiety
- Social anxiety focus
- Self esteem work
About Jennifer
Jennifer Woods is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with five years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, family issues, low self-esteem, and depression, including social anxiety and phobia.
She focuses on clear, conversational work in sessions. Jennifer listens for practical patterns that keep problems going and helps clients try different ways of responding. Sessions tend to focus on small, doable steps that fit into everyday life rather than long abstract talk.
Her background includes five years of client work in New York settings. That experience informs a pragmatic approach that balances emotional understanding with concrete skills. She pays attention to motivation, confidence, and how relationships with others affect mood and behavior.
Jennifer aims to make plans that feel realistic for each person. She will suggest exercises to practice between sessions and checks progress regularly. The emphasis is on manageable change and building things that work in daily routines.
People who feel nervous about social situations, speaking up, or meeting new people will find sessions that address those experiences directly. She also works on forgiveness and self-love as part of improving self-esteem. New clients begin by completing a short questionnaire and scheduling a first session to see how the approach fits.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Jennifer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a practical way. One common approach is skill-focused work that teaches breathing, grounding, and behavioral experiments to reduce anxious reactions in social situations. These are short exercises to try during and between sessions to notice what changes behavior.Another approach focuses on reshaping self-talk and beliefs that undermine confidence, using guided conversations and written exercises to test negative assumptions and build self-compassionate language. This helps with self-esteem, social anxiety, and patterns that arise in relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jennifer will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques to try based on their goals and preferences. She checks in and adjusts plans if something is not helpful.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often use these formats to keep therapy practical and consistent with everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT matters, family conflict, self-esteem, and depression, and has a particular focus on social anxiety and phobia.
What is her approach or style in sessions?
Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on identifying unhelpful patterns and trying small, manageable changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Jennifer has five years of professional work experience in New York.
What credentials and location should I know?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in New York and practices there.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.