- CBT tools
- Mindfulness work
- Narrative approaches
About Jennifer
Jennifer Stephens is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama with 22 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing things like depression, anxiety, relationship strain, addiction, and the stresses that come with early adulthood. Jennifer also lists work on self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar mood concerns, and ADHD among her areas of focus.
She takes a straightforward, person-focused approach in sessions. Conversations are used to identify patterns that cause pain and to try different tools to reduce distress. Practical skills from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness are often part of the work. Narrative techniques are used to make sense of difficult experiences and to shift unhelpful stories people tell themselves.
Jennifer also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people notice what matters to them and move toward those values despite uncomfortable feelings. Client-centered methods mean the pace and priorities are set with the person in the room. This combination can suit people dealing with life transitions, relationship changes, and addiction recovery.
She lists a wide range of additional focus areas including attachment and abandonment issues, family of origin problems, communication and control issues, codependency, gender dysphoria, and cancer-related concerns. Those topics are mixed into therapy when they are relevant to the person's goals.
Jennifer works in English and sees adults in Alabama. The way sessions are arranged can vary, so it is best to confirm current session options before booking. To begin, clients follow the platform process to match and schedule a first session.
How Jennifer uses therapy methods online
Jennifer commonly applies Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that matter even when feelings are hard, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. CBT targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, offering concrete steps to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines.She also draws on client-centered practice, which means sessions are guided by each person's concerns and goals rather than a fixed agenda. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist and client decide what methods will best support progress based on needs, preferences, and what shows results in early sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work, or travel, and can allow shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require being on camera. Talk with Jennifer during the matching process about the practical setup that will suit your schedule and day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Alabama, Nevada, Oregon, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with adult concerns such as depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship problems, self-esteem, trauma, grief, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She blends client-centered listening with practical methods like CBT, mindfulness, ACT, and narrative therapy to address thoughts, behavior, and meaning.
How much experience does she have?
Jennifer has 22 years of experience as a practicing counselor.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor and practices in Alabama.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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