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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Fertility and postpartum focus
About Jennifer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 14 years of experience, Jennifer Baumgardner helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, addiction concerns, and related challenges. She also focuses on fertility and pregnancy-related issues, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, women’s issues, and young adult concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.
Jennifer uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral therapy. In practice she offers straightforward talk therapy that centers the client's concerns. She listens to what matters most, helps clarify goals, and works with clients to try different ways of thinking and behaving that can reduce distress.
Her work includes addressing intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar mood management, and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse and with relationship difficulties. Jennifer can discuss fertility and loss, and maternal mental health when relevant.
Therapy sessions combine listening and practical tools. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and to practice new behaviors. Client-centered techniques focus on the person’s priorities and pace.
To get started, prospective clients follow the site process to view online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a cancellable subscription model.
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How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's priorities. The therapist listens and follows the person's lead, helping people talk through what matters and set their own goals. This approach helps with relationship strain, parenting stress, and emotional concerns where understanding and support are central.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. Online CBT sessions involve identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing concrete skills to shift those patterns. This is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan based on what actually helps the client make progress.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during breaks, or avoiding camera use when desired. Licensed professionals often use these practical advantages to help clients maintain consistency and integrate therapy into everyday routines.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and related challenges such as parenting and career stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Sessions mix listening with practical tools to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed as an LCSW in California and practices within that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin sessions?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.