- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and intimacy
- CBT and attachment
About Jennifer
Jennifer Schweinhard is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 15 years of professional experience. She has worked in community mental health and private practice and holds a Master of Psychology in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University. Her practice focuses on common early-adult concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and coping with life changes.
She helps people who are dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and identity or sexuality questions. She also assists clients navigating parenting challenges, blended family issues, divorce and separation, and communication problems. Jennifer brings experience supporting those facing seasonal mood changes, self-harm, and post-traumatic stress.
Her approach mixes attachment-based work, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques. She uses motivational interviewing and existential ideas when they fit a person's goals and values. Sessions focus on practical strategies and clearer thinking as much as on personal meaning.
Jennifer has provided clinical supervision to provisional licensees, interns, and senior clinicians in earlier roles. That background contributes to a structured way of tracking progress and adjusting plans when needed. She aims to build a treatment plan with each person rather than prescribing a one-size-fits-all solution.
People who choose to work with her can expect direct conversations about goals and steps to reach them. She encourages honest discussion about what helps and what gets in the way. The emphasis is on workable changes for everyday life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions; it can help people understand trust, closeness, and repeated conflicts. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting back what a person says to help them clarify values, decisions, and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals and day-to-day needs. That means checking in and adjusting techniques so sessions feel relevant and useful rather than fixed from the start.
Session-format details are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions around studies, work, or irregular schedules. It can allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or let someone avoid travel on a busy day. Licensed professionals can use these flexible arrangements to keep momentum between in-person visits or to sustain regular contact when life is in transition.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, addictions, ADHD, and related issues.
How would she approach therapy sessions?
She blends client-centered listening with attachment-based work and cognitive behavioral techniques, using motivational interviewing and existential ideas when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of work experience in community mental health and private practice, and has provided clinical supervision to provisional licensees and interns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMHC licensed in Washington and practices in that state.
Can people who speak other languages work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled and what about payment?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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