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Jennifer Kreider

Jennifer Kreider, LCSW

Therapist in New York

Practical, values-focused therapy for lasting change

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  • Values-based work
  • Practical tools
  • Nonjudgmental support

About Jennifer

Jennifer Kreider is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York with five years of professional experience. She emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental approach where people can name hard feelings and begin to make changes. Jennifer helps people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, including concerns such as jealousy and isolation.

In sessions she creates a straightforward, calm space for people to talk through what matters most. Conversations focus on practical skills and real goals, not labels. She uses methods that encourage values-based choices, stronger relationships, and clearer thinking about patterns that cause pain.

Jennifer draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what they care about and take steps toward it. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and try new actions. Attachment-based ideas guide work around trust, closeness, and repeated relational patterns.

Her style is collaborative and direct. She listens, reflects, and offers concrete tools to practice between sessions. This includes work on motivation, impulse control, and managing shame and guilt.

People who come to Jennifer can expect steady pacing and practical next steps. The focus is on helping someone move from feeling stuck to having a clearer plan for change. To begin, users follow the site's matching process and schedule according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters to them and take steps toward those values even when emotions are hard. It is useful for mood struggles, shame, and patterns like avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new actions to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean combining ACT, CBT, or attachment-based ideas and adjusting over time based on what helps.

The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel, allowing check-ins during shorter breaks, and offering options that suit quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively through conversation, behavioral experiments, and tailored homework, helping clients apply new skills between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addiction

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Jennifer help with?

She helps people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include jealousy, isolation, impulsivity, and process addictions such as porn or gambling.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Sessions are collaborative and direct, blending methods that focus on values, thoughts, and relational patterns. The work aims to build practical skills and clearer choices rather than rely on labels.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience as a licensed social worker. That background includes helping people manage motivation, shame, and impulse control.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York and practices in that state.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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