- Attachment-focused work
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Jennifer
Jennifer McFarlin is a Florida LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles, eating and body image issues, grief, trauma and intimacy-related concerns. She also supports those coping with life changes and self-esteem challenges.
Jennifer focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. She looks at attachment styles and how family of origin beliefs influence behavior and relationships. Sessions often include practical coping skills alongside work on the deeper beliefs that drive patterns.
Her background includes a Master’s in Counselor Education and Specialist in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Florida, post-graduate clinical hours at a mental health hospital, and time as a primary therapist at an eating disorder treatment center. That work included individual counseling, group therapy, and family therapy with co-occurring anxiety, depression, and OCD.
Since 2020 she has maintained a private practice with a focus on relationship issues and attachment work. She completed a certification in Integrated Attachment Theory in 2024 and uses that perspective when helping people move toward more secure ways of relating.
In sessions she integrates evidence-informed approaches to help people identify unhelpful patterns, practice new ways of connecting, and build skills for everyday life. The goal is clearer understanding of what keeps problems repeating and practical steps to change them.
How attachment and CBT translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns formed in early relationships. Online sessions using this approach look at how those patterns show up now and practice different ways of responding in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test them with concrete behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety and improve mood.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adapt techniques over time. Clients and therapists review progress and adjust methods to ensure the work fits the person’s needs.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session choices before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises and behavioral homework in between meetings to practice skills in real life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, eating concerns, grief, trauma, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.
How would she approach therapy?
She combines attachment-based perspectives with CBT and mindfulness to identify patterns and practice new skills. Sessions balance coping strategies with work on the beliefs behind those patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience since finishing graduate school and has worked in hospital, eating disorder treatment, and private practice settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT, licensed in Florida, and her practice is located in Florida.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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