- Person-centered care
- Practical support
- Calm listening
About Jennifer
Jennifer Gardner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps parents and individuals facing family and parenting challenges. She offers a calm, patient presence and a listening style focused on each person's goals. Her approach centers on guiding people to name what matters and find realistic steps forward.
Jennifer draws on over 20 years of experience working with adults, children, and families in varied settings. She uses a person-centered style that lets clients lead the pace and focus of sessions. That means she asks questions, reflects what she hears, and supports clients as they try out new ways of handling difficult situations.
Common concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and mood concerns such as bipolar. Sessions aim to help people feel less stuck and more able to manage day-to-day demands.
Jennifer earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Florida and a Master of Social Work from Florida International University. She holds a Florida LCSW, which she obtained in 2019. Her training and background have included work across community and clinical settings.
Her style is supportive and nonjudgmental. She helps people notice patterns, try different responses, and build practical habits that fit their lives. Jennifer welcomes conversations about family and parenting struggles and helps parents explore manageable changes.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Jennifer describes a person-centered way of working that keeps the client's priorities first. This involves listening closely, reflecting what the client says, and helping them identify practical changes to try between sessions. That style supports many concerns including parenting stress, relationship tension, and mood problems.Many therapists pair person-centered work with focused, evidence-based techniques that address anxiety, trauma, or depression. For example, therapists may teach grounding and breathing strategies to reduce anxiety and help with panic, or they may use structured problem-solving to break large family or parenting challenges into small, doable steps. These kinds of techniques aim to give clear tools that people can use between sessions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try different techniques, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. Clients and the therapist work together to decide which methods fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences.
This profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people continue work with a licensed professional when relocation or travel would otherwise interrupt care.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, relationship and family conflict, anger, self-esteem, and bipolar-related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practices a person-centered approach that lets clients guide the session while she reflects, supports, and helps clients find their own solutions.
What is her background and experience?
Jennifer has more than 20 years of experience in community and clinical settings and four years listed in this profile as a practicing clinician with an LCSW credential.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is based in Florida and holds a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as LCSW.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.