- Grief and loss
- Career and direction
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Jennifer
Jennifer Kem is a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) and LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Nevada with ten years of experience. She focuses on common concerns such as grief, anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and family questions, parenting strains, workplace issues, and figuring out life purpose. Jennifer names ADHD, compassion fatigue, and chronic illness as areas she addresses as well.
She uses straightforward conversation and practical tools. Sessions often include cognitive behavioral techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to manage strong emotions. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are woven in to help people notice values and make small changes that fit their lives.
Jennifer often works with people coping with caregiving demands, aging or health-related stress, adoption and foster care questions, and the loneliness that can follow big life changes. She also supports those dealing with guilt, shame, low self-esteem, and struggles around self-love.
Her style is client-centered, meaning she pays attention to each person’s needs and adjusts the pace and focus accordingly. She describes bringing a Christian-informed perspective when that is relevant to the client, and she integrates that respectfully into conversations about values and meaning.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Jennifer commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT focuses on helping people notice what truly matters to them and take committed steps toward those values, which can help when someone feels directionless or stuck. CBT targets patterns of thinking and behavior, teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to handle everyday stress.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy ideas by listening carefully and adjusting work to each person's needs. Figuring out which approach fits best is collaborative - she will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels workable, and then shape sessions around that plan.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because specific formats are not listed in the biography. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy around work, caregiving, or health appointments, for choosing quieter surroundings, or for shorter check-ins when time is limited. Talk with the clinician about scheduling, session length, and whether video or phone works better for your situation so sessions fit into daily life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Nevada, Virginia, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with grief, anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, career direction, and life purpose among other concerns.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with ACT and mindfulness to clarify values and test small changes that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jennifer has ten years of experience as a social work clinician in mental health settings and private practice contexts.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials: DC LICSW and VA LCSW, and practices in Nevada.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.