- Client-centered focus
- Trauma informed care
- Practical coping tools
About Jennifer
Jennifer Boes is a licensed clinical social worker in California who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. She aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where someone can talk through what feels overwhelming and start to build small, steady changes. Her approach centers on listening first and tailoring conversations to each person's needs.
With seven years of professional experience, she draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the client’s priorities front and center. She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, when appropriate, to address distress linked to past events. Sessions are shaped around what the person brings and what they want to accomplish.
Jennifer emphasizes practical steps alongside emotional support. She helps people develop coping tools for panic, mood shifts, social anxiety, and major life transitions. She also addresses attachment concerns, issues arising from domestic violence, and challenges faced by veterans and armed forces members.
Her style is direct but warm, aiming to empower clients to make decisions that fit their lives. Treatment plans are created collaboratively and adjusted over time. She frames therapy as a team effort where the person’s goals guide the work.
People are encouraged to begin with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session based on availability. Sessions are conducted in English and follow California licensing standards.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening to the person first and shaping sessions around their goals. In practice this means the therapist prioritizes what matters most to the client and adapts pacing and topics to fit their needs.Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding how past events affect current thoughts and feelings, and then building skills to manage triggers and distress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, uses guided attention to help some people process disturbing memories and reduce their emotional intensity.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options and decide together with the client which methods best match current needs, goals, and comfort level. Adjustments are made as the work progresses so sessions stay useful.
Confirm the therapist's current session format options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can help fit care into a busy life by reducing travel time, making shorter check-ins possible, and offering options that work around work or family schedules. It can also let someone continue regular appointments when their routine changes, while the therapist and client monitor what feels most effective and adapt as needed.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Jennifer works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on attachment issues, panic, mood disorders, social anxiety, and veteran-related concerns.
What is the therapy style and approach used?
Her work centers on Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes the client's goals and perspective. She may also use Trauma-Focused Therapy and EMDR techniques when they fit a person's needs.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has seven years of professional experience providing mental health support in clinical settings. That background informs her practical and compassionate approach.
What credentials and location apply to this clinician?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as LCSW, and practices in California under that license.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
This therapist does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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