- Stress and anxiety
- Life changes
- CBT and client-centered
About Jennifer
Jennifer Samardak is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with five years of professional experience. She works with adults who are feeling stuck by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, or major life changes. Jennifer also focuses on life purpose, family of origin issues, forgiveness, midlife concerns, mood challenges, self-love, and women’s issues.
Jennifer starts from the idea that clients know their own story. She uses that knowledge as the base for practical conversations about what is working and what is not. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs rather than following a fixed script.
Her practice draws on Client-Centered Therapy. That means she listens for a person’s priorities and responds to where they are in the moment. She also uses elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, working on thought patterns and small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety and lift mood.
In sessions, Jennifer focuses on concrete steps people can try between meetings. She helps people test new ways of thinking, build daily habits that support mood, and plan actions that clarify purpose after a life change. Expectations and goals are revisited regularly so work stays relevant.
Clients who choose her often want a straightforward, practical approach. The emphasis is on understanding the present, using personal strengths, and figuring out manageable next steps rather than quick fixes. To start, the usual process is a short intake that identifies priorities and creates a first plan.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client in the moment. Online sessions can reproduce that approach by keeping the conversation focused on current priorities and adjusting pace according to how a person is feeling. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and often uses specific exercises and homework. Online sessions can be used to review thought records, practice coping strategies, and set small behavioral experiments between meetings.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide whether more client-centered listening or more CBT-style skill building is needed. That decision is revisited as goals and circumstances change so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not listed explicitly in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options when a full video call is not convenient. These practical benefits can help therapy fit into everyday life without requiring a big schedule change.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include life purpose, family of origin issues, forgiveness, midlife concerns, mood disorders, self-love, and women's issues.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen for priorities and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and small behavior changes. Work is collaborative and paced to the client's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as a social worker prior to the current practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) licensed in Ohio. Her practice operates from Ohio.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.