- Warm and interactive
- Skills focused
- Mindfulness informed
About Jennifer
Jennifer Gaumer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience providing therapy in California. She has worked in hospital-based child guidance, residential treatment, and community parenting programs, and brings a practical, compassionate approach to sessions.
Her style is warm and interactive. She listens closely and helps people name what feels hard. Jennifer uses talk therapy alongside tools from cognitive behavioral work and problem-solving to help clients find clearer ways forward.
She has supported people facing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, panic, and bipolar symptoms. She also helps with relationship strain, parenting challenges, family of origin issues, attachment concerns, and communication problems. Trauma, sexual assault and abuse, and grief are also areas she addresses, using approaches suited to each person’s needs.
Jennifer draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused ideas when they fit the situation. She aims to teach skills that reduce distress and improve day-to-day coping. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Connecticut and early clinical work with teenagers in foster care and forensic interviewing for trauma. Outside of work she enjoys gardening, home renovation, reading, and trips to the beach with her husband and two daughters.
If you want a therapist who combines steady support with concrete strategies, Jennifer offers a collaborative space to begin that work.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the person’s lead to build understanding and trust. It helps when someone needs a steady, supportive space to talk through worries and make decisions.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, uses values and acceptance to reduce struggle with painful thoughts and feelings while guiding people toward meaningful action. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns. It is often helpful for panic, mood concerns, and anxiety symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit the situation. Clients and therapist choose strategies collaboratively and adjust them over time as needs change.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options when you book since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people practice skills in their everyday routines and bring real-life situations into session for discussion.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, panic, and bipolar symptoms, plus relationship and parenting concerns. Trauma, grief, eating issues, addictions, and attention challenges are also within her scope.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is warm and interactive. She listens closely and uses talk-based work plus practical skills to help people cope and make changes.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of clinical experience including hospital-based child guidance, residential treatment, and community parenting programs, along with work as a forensic interviewer for trauma cases.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with CA LCSW and CT LCSW designations and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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