- Client-centered approach
- CBT and DBT methods
- Homework and skills practice
About Jennifer
Jennifer Colón is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and grief, and young adult issues. Her practical focus also includes self-esteem, addictions, and coping with life changes.
She uses a down-to-earth, collaborative style in sessions. Jennifer treats clients as the main agent of change while helping them set clear goals and small action steps. She often assigns brief between-session activities like journaling prompts or skill practice to reinforce what was covered in therapy.
Jennifer blends client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches. That mix helps people learn skills, reframe unhelpful thinking, and manage strong emotions. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas are used when people want concrete next steps and short-term progress.
Her background includes several years working in community non-profit settings and schools in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. That experience shaped a practical approach to common life problems such as family conflict, school and career stress, and adjustments after major life changes.
Outside of work she draws, paints, reads, and spends time outdoors. She also enjoys gardening and family time. These interests inform a relaxed and personable presence in sessions.
How Jennifer uses therapy approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client's perspective. It prioritizes the client's goals and supports them to make their own decisions, which can help with identity, relationship, and confidence issues common in young adulthood.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical tools to challenge unhelpful thinking and build coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. Those techniques are useful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and self-management when stress feels overwhelming.
Jennifer treats choosing an approach as a collaborative step. She will work with the client to figure out which methods fit best for their goals and preferences, and she may combine elements from different approaches as needed.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats she offers. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for quick check-ins during school or work breaks. Different approaches allow practical homework and skill practice that can be done between sessions to support progress.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, and young adult concerns among others.
What is her general style in sessions?
Her style is collaborative and relaxed. She sees clients as the driver and helps set goals and action steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working in community non-profits and schools in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Texas and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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