- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Values focused work
About Jennifer
Jennifer Covington is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, anger, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and other life changes. Sessions are offered in English for people who live in North Carolina.
She focuses on practical steps rather than labels. Jennifer uses straightforward, person-centered conversations to identify what is most pressing. She helps people develop habits and skills to manage daily stress, tension with others, and irritation that keeps resurfacing.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral methods to spot unhelpful thinking and shift behaviors. Mindfulness practices are used to help people notice reactions and create space before acting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas support identifying personal values and choosing actions that match those values.
Jennifer also brings elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and motivational interviewing when helpful. She lays out concrete tools - breathing and grounding practices, thought records, and small behavioral experiments - so people can try changes between sessions. Progress is tracked in achievable steps rather than vague promises.
People who contact her can expect collaborative planning and a focus on what works in everyday life. She asks clients to name realistic goals and then tests practical strategies to reduce anger, improve sleep, manage cravings, or rebuild communication. The aim is steady improvement in how someone handles stress and conflict.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Jennifer often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values even when feelings are strong. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce reactivity and improve mood.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose which methods to try based on the person's goals, day-to-day challenges, and preferences. Sessions include planning small steps and reviewing what worked between meetings.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and allow people to use quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth settings when helpful. The focus remains on learning practical skills for managing anger, stress, sleep, cravings, and relationship tension.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with adults on anger alongside related issues such as stress, relationship strain, trauma, parenting strain, and substance use.
How would she approach someone who loses their temper often?
She uses person-centered conversation plus cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to identify patterns and try practical behavior changes.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working in mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and offers services to people who live in that state.
Can non-US or international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.