- Anger management skills
- Cognitive techniques
- Mindfulness and DBT
About Jennifer
Jennifer Rhodes is an Alabama-licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with 10 years of practice. She works with adults who face stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, anger, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
She uses clear, practical conversation to help people handle overwhelming emotions. Sessions focus on learning skills for better coping, noticing thought patterns that feed anger or anxiety, and making small changes that reduce daily strain. Jennifer draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas and other therapy methods to keep work concrete and useful.
People who have faced addiction, career crossroads, or big life changes may find straightforward tools here for steadying reactions. She also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue and the long process of grief without minimizing what happened.
Jennifer mixes client-centered listening with CBT and elements of dialectical behavior therapy when those methods fit. She can also use existential or Imago relationship approaches as appropriate, adapting the mix to what the client needs in practice rather than following a single formula.
Early sessions focus on identifying what leads to angry outbursts or simmering resentment. Later sessions teach specific strategies - breathing and grounding, changing unhelpful thoughts, setting boundaries, and planning better responses at work or at home. The work aims to make daily life more manageable and to reduce the frequency and intensity of strong emotional reactions.
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Jennifer commonly uses client-centered methods and cognitive-behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting so people can name their feelings and what matters most. CBT looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy strategies when emotion regulation or distress tolerance are needed. DBT techniques include training in calming skills, mindful attention, and step-by-step plans for responding differently to strong urges or interpersonal conflicts.
Finding the right approach is part of the early process. Jennifer will work with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as work progresses.
Confirm the exact session formats available before booking since the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. They also let people use breathing and grounding skills between work tasks or after difficult conversations so therapy tools move into everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, addiction issues, and anger among other concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with practical techniques from CBT and DBT to help manage emotions and reactions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience as a clinical social worker providing therapy for a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is licensed as an LICSW in Alabama and practices from that state.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the profile.
How are 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?
Use the See online therapy options button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.