- Calm and direct
- Goal focused
- Emotion aware
About Jennifer
Jennifer Quinn is a licensed social worker with 16 years of experience. She offers calm, direct support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Her approach aims to help clients feel more confident and motivated as they move toward meaningful goals.
She combines practical skills with attention to feelings. Jennifer draws on methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful patterns. She also uses Emotionally-Focused and mindfulness-based tools to help people notice and work through strong emotions.
Jennifer has worked across varied settings during her career and adapts conversations and plans to each person. She focuses on issues such as relationship concerns, intimacy-related struggles, grief, addictions, and challenges around parenting, sleep, and eating. She also supports people coping with trauma, abandonment, and blended family stress.
Her style is respectful and straightforward. Sessions aim to clarify what matters most, build coping skills, and practice new behaviors between meetings. She encourages small steps that add up over time.
Clients come for help with things like bipolar disorder, ADHD, career transitions, and caregiver strain. Jennifer notes the work is collaborative and that she tailors therapy to each person’s life and goals.
She combines practical skills with attention to feelings. Jennifer draws on methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful patterns. She also uses Emotionally-Focused and mindfulness-based tools to help people notice and work through strong emotions.
Jennifer has worked across varied settings during her career and adapts conversations and plans to each person. She focuses on issues such as relationship concerns, intimacy-related struggles, grief, addictions, and challenges around parenting, sleep, and eating. She also supports people coping with trauma, abandonment, and blended family stress.
Her style is respectful and straightforward. Sessions aim to clarify what matters most, build coping skills, and practice new behaviors between meetings. She encourages small steps that add up over time.
Clients come for help with things like bipolar disorder, ADHD, career transitions, and caregiver strain. Jennifer notes the work is collaborative and that she tailors therapy to each person’s life and goals.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and commit to actions that matter, even when uncomfortable feelings are present. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and homework. CBT can help with depression, anxiety, and sleep or eating issues. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) pays attention to core emotions and how they shape relationships and personal patterns; it supports people working through intimacy-related problems and grief.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan as needed so therapy fits the person's needs and daily life.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and offer flexible ways to check in between appointments. It can also allow for shorter or longer sessions when needed, and for practicing skills in the settings where problems occur. Ask about available formats when you schedule so arrangements match your routine and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Michigan, Illinois, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jennifer help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Other areas include relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful, straightforward, and collaborative. She mixes skills-based strategies with attention to feelings to help people make practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background informs how she adapts therapy to different concerns and life stages.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practises in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the continue button on this profile, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.