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About Jennifer
Jennifer Pena is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with five years of professional experience. She works with adults and adolescents on issues such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, grief, relationship difficulties, and anger. Jennifer also addresses concerns like trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and career stress.
Her style blends talk-based work with practical tools. She uses worksheets, activities, and conversation to help people name feelings and try different coping skills. That practical focus is aimed at reducing outbursts, managing frustration, and improving everyday interactions.
Jennifer draws from several therapeutic approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice patterns of thought that feed anger and try alternative responses. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for regulating intense emotions and tolerating distress. Client-Centered and Narrative methods let clients tell their stories and decide what matters most to change.
Sessions often include exercises and brief skills practice. Jennifer has experience from inpatient, outpatient, and school settings, which informs how she structures sessions and selects tools. She also works with issues like body image, codependency, impulsivity, and seasonal mood changes.
People looking to address anger, work stress, or relationship strain will find straightforward strategies and step-by-step practice. To start, the process involves answering a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the online options button.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can tell their story and decide what changes matter most. It helps with anger that comes from feeling unheard or stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT helps people notice thought patterns that fuel frustration and practice different responses to reduce reactive behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness which can be useful when strong emotions lead to anger. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jennifer will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That means trying skills, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than promising a single fixed method. Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow for shorter check-ins on stressful days, and let people use tools and worksheets during or between appointments. Many clients find that practicing skills in their usual settings helps transfer new habits into everyday life.Areas of expertise
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside depression, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, and stress. Anger is listed among her common concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach combines conversation with worksheets and activities. Sessions focus on practicing skills and trying concrete strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as an LMHC. Her background includes inpatient, outpatient, and school settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the credential LMHC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That starts the intake and matching process.