- Client-centered care
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Fertility and postpartum
About Jennifer
Jennifer Baumgardner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 14 years of practice. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, addiction concerns, anger, and parenting questions. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
Jennifer keeps conversations straightforward. She uses client-centered methods to listen and build on what matters to each person. She combines that with cognitive behavioral techniques to notice patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. The work is practical and focused on day-to-day coping and clearer communication.
Her background includes many years helping people manage life transitions and mood changes. That experience includes supporting people through fertility issues, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, postpartum depression, and seasonal affective disorder. She has also worked with those dealing with trauma, intimacy-related challenges, and issues affecting young adults and women.
In sessions she helps people identify specific behaviors to try between meetings. She talks through strategies for handling anger, reducing stress at work, improving relationship conversations, and managing depressive or anxious episodes. When appropriate, she uses cognitive behavioral tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and to build different responses.
Jennifer asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire to match with her and to schedule an initial session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. The focus is on clear goals and small, manageable changes.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a therapeutic relationship. It involves reflecting what a person says, clarifying priorities, and letting the client guide which issues to tackle. This approach helps when someone needs to sort through feelings about relationships, parenting, or life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses specific exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and to practice new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with stressful situations.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, and together they will choose methods that fit those aims. That process can be adjusted as work progresses so sessions remain practical and goal-oriented.
The original biography does not list specific online formats. Confirm available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while working toward clearer thinking and better ways of handling anger or mood challenges.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression, addictions, anger, parenting issues, and related concerns such as fertility and postpartum matters.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She focuses on listening, practical strategies, and changing thought-behavior patterns.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has 14 years of experience as a clinician working with a wide range of concerns and age groups.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA LCSW, practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model 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 your first session.