- CBT and mindfulness
- Values-based work
- Young adult issues
About Jennifer
Jennifer Pariera is a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Washington with 11 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, and life transitions, and has a strong interest in young adult issues such as leaving home, early career stress, and identity questions.
Her work is straightforward and practical. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas. Sessions typically involve setting clear goals, learning skills to handle difficult thoughts and feelings, and practicing new ways of responding to stressful moments.
Jennifer has a history of working with people facing a wide range of concerns. That includes trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family problems, addictions, mood disorders, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, body image, and veteran-related challenges.
Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental. Conversations focus on what feels most useful to the client now, with practical strategies to try between sessions. Clients can expect a mix of talking, skills practice, and short exercises that build on their own values and goals.
Jennifer is based in Washington and offers services in English. She uses her clinical approaches to help people manage immediate symptoms and build longer-term coping skills. To start, prospective clients complete a brief questionnaire to match with her and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Jennifer commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT breaks concerns into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns, which helps with anxiety, panic, and mood issues. ACT focuses on values and committed action, helping people accept difficult thoughts while moving toward what matters to them, which can aid with life transitions and low motivation.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will help clients decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and may combine techniques from different models to match what’s most useful. This is a collaborative process where goals are set and adjusted over time.
The practical benefits of online sessions often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions around school, work, or caregiving. Confirm the specific session formats before booking, since the profile does not list formats explicitly. Online work can allow for shorter check-ins, sessions without video when needed, or scheduling that fits a break between activities, depending on the options offered.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, life changes, and related issues such as trauma, grief, addictions, and relationship problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental. She mixes cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance-oriented ideas to teach practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mental health and life concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a LICSW licensed in Washington and practices in that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session options before booking as the profile does not list specific formats.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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