- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Parenting strategies
About Jennifer
Jennifer Gaumer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 15 years of experience. She has worked in hospital child guidance clinics, residential treatment centers, and community-based parenting programs. Jennifer helps people facing anxiety, depression, relationship stress, parenting challenges, ADHD, anger, trauma, and related concerns.
She trained at the University of Connecticut School of Social Work and holds an undergraduate degree in psychology from Clark University. Her background includes work with teenagers in foster care and experience as a forensic interviewer supporting survivors of physical and emotional abuse.
Jennifer favors practical, talk-based therapy paired with evidence-informed techniques. She uses cognitive behavioral tools to identify patterns that keep problems stuck. She integrates acceptance and mindfulness strategies to help people tolerate uncomfortable feelings while choosing actions that fit their values.
Sessions focus on concrete skills - communication strategies, emotion regulation practices, and problem-solving steps for parenting or workplace stress. Jennifer also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills when strong emotions or impulsive reactions get in the way of daily functioning.
She describes her approach as interactive and caring, inviting clients to try small experiments between sessions. Outside of work she gardens, renovates at home, and spends time with her husband and two daughters. The process begins with a short questionnaire and scheduling a first session to see how the fit feels.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting trapped by them while choosing actions that match personal values. It can help when anger or resentment leads to avoidance or drifting from what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel irritability and replace them with clearer, more useful responses.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills train specific strategies for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and effective communication. These tools are practical for people who want concrete steps to manage intense reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jennifer will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, daily life, and comfort level. She adjusts techniques based on how someone responds rather than committing to a single method from the start.
Confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. If video or other formats are available, they can make it simpler to practice skills in real situations and review homework between sessions.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger as part of broader issues such as relationship tension, parenting stress, workplace frustration, and trauma-related reactions.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is interactive and caring. She blends talk therapy with skills practice and short between-session exercises.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 15 years of experience in hospital, residential, and community-based settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.