- Trauma focused care
- CBT and DBT methods
- Work on grief
About Jennifer
Jennifer Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 14 years of experience. She works with adults on trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes, and has a strong background supporting people who face attachment-related concerns and complex stressors.
She trained for a Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling and has practiced in a variety of settings. Much of her work has involved people dealing with trauma and PTSD, and she has experience with survivors of domestic violence, abandonment, and other forms of abuse. She also supports clients coping with career stress, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, and sleep or anger difficulties.
In sessions she uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive and behavioral tools. That means conversations focus on the person first, while also introducing practical skills to manage anxiety, mood, and stress. She draws on dialectical behavior strategies to help with emotional regulation and relationship patterns.
Jennifer also uses EMDR-informed methods when trauma memories are a central concern. When appropriate she combines trauma-focused work with talk-based strategies to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. She watches how techniques land and adjusts based on what helps.
She sees adults across a wide range of backgrounds, including first responder issues, adoption and foster care histories, fertility and family-of-origin concerns. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. To begin, a short questionnaire and scheduling step are required through the online intake flow.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses conversations on the person’s perspective and goals. In practice that means sessions start with what matters most to the client, and the therapist listens and reflects to build a working relationship. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) highlights practical skills for changing unhelpful thinking and behavior; online work can include short exercises, homework, and skills coaching to reduce anxiety and manage mood. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method used to process distressing memories; when appropriate the therapist may adapt EMDR-informed techniques for online use and move at a comfortable pace.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist and client will review concerns, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. That makes the process flexible and centered on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into student timetables, work breaks, or busy schedules, and avoiding travel time. If you need shorter check-ins, sessions can be arranged to match that need, or tools can be provided that don’t require video when bandwidth is low. Confirm the exact session options available with the therapist before booking so you know which formats are offered.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD-related concerns, stress, and challenges tied to life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered, with practical CBT and DBT techniques added as needed to teach coping skills and emotion regulation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working in multiple settings, with extensive work addressing trauma and PTSD-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia and completed a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details during intake.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current online session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform intake.
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