- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
- Motivational methods
About Jennifer
Jennifer Garland is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 17 years of experience practicing in Missouri and Illinois. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, parenting challenges, anger, and other life changes. Jennifer focuses on practical help for people who want clearer ways to handle strong feelings and relationship strain.
She has long experience supporting people who survived childhood abuse and other trauma. She draws on strengths people already have and helps them build on those abilities. Sessions are practical and rooted in day-to-day problems rather than abstract theory.
Jennifer blends cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered and attachment-based approaches. That combination means she helps clients notice thought patterns, name feelings, and strengthen how they connect with others. She also uses narrative techniques to help people reframe difficult events and motivational interviewing to support change when substance use or other habits are involved.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and small steps that fit real life. Conversations look at what’s happening now, what has led up to it, and what feels manageable to try next. The tone is straightforward and solution-minded rather than clinical or academic.
To begin, Jennifer asks people to describe the problem and what they hope to change. She then works with them to set realistic next steps and track progress. This approach aims to reduce anger flare-ups, ease anxiety, and improve coping during stressful times.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how people connect and respond in relationships. Online sessions use conversations to identify patterns in how someone reacts when they feel threatened or disconnected, and to practice different ways of responding that reduce anger and escalation.Client-centered therapy centers on listening and reflecting what the client says. In an online session this looks like careful questions and summaries so the client can notice thoughts and feelings more clearly and choose practical next steps.
Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thinking and the behaviors that follow. Online CBT sessions break problems into small pieces, test new responses between meetings, and adjust the plan based on what works in daily life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review a client’s needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process with regular check-ins to see if the approach is helpful.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since they are not detailed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help clients maintain momentum and apply strategies to real situations without promising particular outcomes.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related problems does she address?
She works with people experiencing anger tied to stress, relationship conflicts, resentment buildup, trauma, and parenting strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and attachment-based approaches to focus on practical steps and clearer thinking.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of clinical experience working with issues such as trauma, addiction, anxiety, and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois and Missouri.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.