- Client-centered approach
- CBT and ACT methods
- Mindfulness practices
About Jennifer
Jennifer Kempner is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - with 25 years of clinical experience based in New York. She works with adults on common problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, parenting concerns, grief, and questions about identity and purpose. Sessions begin with a clear conversation about what brought the person in and set short- and longer-term goals together.
Jennifer uses a client-centered style, which means the conversation starts with the person's experience and priorities. She combines that with practical methods when they fit, such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness exercises. These tools are used to notice patterns, change unhelpful thinking, and practice different responses to frustration and strong emotion.
Her work often focuses on everyday challenges - sleep problems, coping with life changes, managing mood swings, and rebuilding self-esteem. She also addresses anger and resentment by helping people recognize triggers, try new strategies for reacting, and plan for different outcomes in difficult interactions.
Sessions move at a steady pace. The first meetings clarify immediate concerns and set concrete goals. Later sessions mix talking, short exercises, and simple behavioral experiments to test what helps between meetings. Jennifer names practical steps people can try and checks in about how those steps worked.
She also brings solution-focused elements when time is limited and clients want quick strategies. This can mean setting a small experiment or focusing on a single skill to practice before the next meeting. The overall aim is to build useful habits that reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Jennifer commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her practice. ACT focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and then choose actions that match their values. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. She will review your concerns and goals and suggest which methods to try. Together you can adjust the plan over time based on what feels most useful and what produces real changes in daily routines.
Session formats are not specified in the original profile, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit sessions into a busy week, makes it easier to keep short check-ins, and reduces time spent traveling. Online conversations also allow practice of skills in real-life moments, like handling a heated call or trying a breathing exercise after a frustrating meeting. The therapist will help match the session structure to your needs and daily schedule.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Texas, New York, New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related issues does she help with?
She works with anger tied to relationships, work frustration, built-up resentment, and reactions that affect sleep or mood.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach and brings in practical methods like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness when they fit the client's goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working as a psychotherapist in a range of settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Mexico and Texas and she practices from New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription 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 a first session.