- Stress and anxiety
- LGBTQ related concerns
- Life purpose
About Jennifer
Jennifer Richards is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with seven years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, LGBTQ+ related concerns, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and depression. Jennifer describes clients as the experts on their own stories and focuses on building from their strengths.
She listens for what matters most and helps people name practical next steps. Sessions tend to focus on understanding patterns that keep problems stuck, developing clearer communication, and managing intense feelings. Jennifer also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, and self-love when they come up.
People who are coping with chronic pain, illness, or disability may work on balancing health needs with daily goals. She also supports those dealing with divorce or separation, family problems, money stress, and isolation. Concerns such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and guilt are approached with attention to immediate coping skills and longer-term change.
Jennifer aims to collaborate on realistic goals, such as improving communication, reducing anxious symptoms, or clarifying life purpose. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts the pace to what each person can manage. Sessions are conducted in English and follow the standards of an NC LCSW.
To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The service model uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time, with fees that vary by location.
Evidence-based approaches and online work
Jennifer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and find clearer direction. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behavior patterns; these methods can reduce anxiety, panic, and depressive symptoms by giving practical tools to test and alter daily habits. Trauma-informed techniques pay attention to safety and pacing while helping people process upsetting experiences and reduce post-traumatic stress reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. From that conversation, she adapts which techniques to try and adjusts pacing as progress is made.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions during workday breaks or between commitments. They also offer ways to use shorter check-ins or options that do not require video when energy or internet bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can help arrange a pattern of meetings that fits day-to-day routines without promising a specific schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ+ related issues, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional areas include life purpose, body image, and panic attacks.
How would she approach feeling stuck?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She helps people identify patterns, learn coping skills, and set small actionable steps toward change.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of professional experience and holds the credential LCSW. Her work history includes supporting people with trauma, relationships, and mood concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an NC LCSW and practices in North Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and fees vary with location. Confirm current pricing and billing details before booking.
What do I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.