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Entry 262332Maryland / United States

Jennifer "Jen" Bindeman

Jennifer "Jen" Bindeman, LICSW, LCSW-C

Maryland 15 years in practice

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LCSW clinician - LGBT and trauma support

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  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing

About Jennifer

LICSW and LCSW-C clinician licensed in Maryland with 15 years of experience. Jennifer "Jen" Bindeman focuses on LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, eating issues, self-esteem, and depression. She works in plain language and centers what each person brings to therapy.

Jen believes clients know their own stories and already have strengths to draw on. She helps people notice those strengths and take small, manageable steps forward. Sessions are conversational and collaborative rather than highly technical or lecture-based.

Her clinical approach combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. That mix supports emotion regulation, values-based action, and practical coping skills for hard moments.

Over 15 years Jen has worked with a range of concerns related to attachment, body image, caregiver stress, substance use, dissociation, and family-of-origin issues. She also addresses topics such as BDSM and kink, blended family stress, and commitment or communication problems.

People can expect straightforward conversation about goals and obstacles. Interventions may include mindful practices, skill-building for distress tolerance, and reflections on values and motivation. The therapist aims to help clients identify next steps they can try between sessions.

Sessions are conducted in English and Jennifer holds social work licenses across Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. If someone wants to proceed they can use the platform to view online therapy options and schedule an initial meeting.

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How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. It can help with depression, stuck patterns, and motivation issues by focusing on meaningful goals and workable steps.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It is often used for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationship interactions.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and prioritizes listening and reflection. This approach supports self-understanding and helps people make their own choices about change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick techniques that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Expect adjustments over the first few sessions as techniques are tested and refined together.

The biography does not specify which digital session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It can also allow focus on mindfulness practices and skill-based exercises during a single session without requiring extra commuting time.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She focuses on LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, eating and food-related problems, self-esteem, and depression. Additional topics include attachment, body image, caregiver stress, substance use, and family-of-origin issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and conversational. She emphasizes clients' strengths and uses practical skills from approaches like DBT and ACT.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of professional work experience. That experience includes a variety of clinical concerns across different care settings.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds LICSW and LCSW-C credentials and is licensed in Maryland. Licenses are also held in the District of Columbia and Virginia as LCSW.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the chosen location.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the matching and scheduling steps.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Jennifer "Jen" Bindeman

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