- Anger management
- Mindfulness skills
- CBT and DBT techniques
About Jennifer
Jennifer Groom-Reid is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, family problems, and anger. Jennifer also helps those coping with big life changes such as divorce, loss, and midlife transitions.
She focuses on practical steps clients can use day to day. Sessions include talking through patterns like codependency, control issues, and abandonment fears. Jennifer also supports people facing mood disorders, bipolar challenges, chronic illness or pain, and sleep problems.
Her work draws on several evidence-informed approaches. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for thinking and behavior shifts, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to clarify values and committed action. Mindfulness practices and client-centered methods are woven into sessions where they fit.
Jennifer attends to cultural background and life context when planning care. She helps people explore relationship concerns such as infidelity, intimacy issues, and parenting strain without labeling or blame. Financial stress, career transitions, and forgiveness work are also part of her practice.
Conversations are straightforward and collaborative. She guides clients toward small, manageable changes, skill-building, and clearer choices. People who want to handle anger, regain steadiness, or navigate a difficult life shift may find this approach useful.
How therapy methods translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values even when emotions feel strong. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying practical behavior changes to reduce reactivity. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and grounding skills that reduce impulsive responses and improve sleep and focus.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jennifer will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean combining ACT with CBT exercises, adding DBT skills for distress tolerance, or practicing short mindfulness tools between sessions.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and let people use practices in real life between meetings. Licensed professionals can guide skill practice, homework, and pacing so therapy fits everyday responsibilities without promising particular formats.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of struggles does she address related to anger?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship friction, addiction, and anger as listed among her concerns. That includes issues like impulsivity, resentment, and problems that arise in close relationships.
What is her therapy style for managing temper and reactivity?
She uses practical skills-based work drawn from CBT and DBT alongside mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Sessions focus on learning strategies for emotional regulation and clearer decision making.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with people on mood, grief, addictions, and life transitions.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a CT LCSW, which denotes Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Connecticut.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Confirm any cross-border details at intake.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.