- Client-centered care
- Practical coping skills
- Goal-focused work
About Jennifer
Jennifer Kempner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. She is based in New York and works in English. Jennifer focuses on practical steps you can use day to day and listens closely to what you say matters most.
She favors a client-centered approach that starts by asking what brought someone to therapy. Sessions begin with a conversation about immediate concerns. Then she and the person set short-term and longer-term goals together. The work aims to help people feel heard and respected while they take steps forward.
Jennifer also uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused work when they fit a person’s needs. That means there may be attention to thoughts and behavior patterns, learning new coping skills, and trying small experiments between sessions. The methods are chosen to match what each person wants to change.
Her practice supports people dealing with trauma, intimacy questions, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem struggles, career stress, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and issues related to LGBT identity. Additional focus areas include forgiveness, finding life purpose, and building self-love.
Her style is direct but warm, aiming to create a respectful space for honest conversation. She asks questions, offers concrete strategies, and checks in on progress so goals can be adjusted as needed. To begin, Jennifer invites people to describe their current challenges and what they hope will be different.
How Jennifer’s approaches translate to online work
Jennifer draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful conversation where the person sets the agenda. That approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace so concerns feel heard and understood.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify patterns of thinking and behavior and to try small experiments that can ease symptoms like anxiety or sleep trouble.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jennifer works collaboratively to choose techniques that match a person’s goals and preferences. Together they review what is working and adjust goals or methods as needed rather than sticking to a single plan.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. If you want to try virtual care, confirm the available session options when you schedule so they match your routine and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Texas, New York, New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma and LGBT-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She listens first, then helps set short-term and long-term goals and uses practical techniques to reach them.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working in clinical settings with a wide range of issues and client needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New Mexico and Texas, and she is based in New York.
Which languages does she use for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.