- Client-centered focus
- CBT strategies
- Stress and anxiety
About Jennifer
Jennifer Polanco is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia. She uses a client-centered approach to guide conversations and help people build on their own strengths. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques when helpful to address patterns that keep stress and anxiety stuck.
Jennifer has seven years of experience working with stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns. She helps people who are dealing with family conflict, communication problems, and issues around commitment and control. She also supports people facing caregiver stress, cancer-related challenges, and feelings of isolation or emptiness.
In sessions she emphasizes that each person is the expert on their own life. The therapist listens to understand and asks questions that help clarify what matters most. Together, she and the client identify small, practical steps toward clearer thinking and better daily coping.
Her style is straightforward and supportive. She helps clients practice new ways of thinking and behaving when needed, while keeping goals grounded in the person’s values. Progress is worked toward at a pace that fits the individual’s needs.
To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules based on the therapist’s availability. Costs vary by location and a subscription model is used that may be canceled at any time.
Client-centered care and CBT for online support
Client-centered therapy focuses on your experience and priorities. The therapist listens deeply, reflects what she hears, and helps you name goals based on what matters to you. This approach is useful when you want a supportive space to sort through feelings and make decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to shift unhelpful thinking and ease symptoms like anxiety or low mood. CBT can be helpful for stress, worry, and recurring negative thoughts.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options and help you choose methods that match your needs, goals, and how you like to work. You and the therapist decide together whether to rely more on client-centered listening, CBT techniques, or a blend of both.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it simpler to keep therapy consistent when sessions can be scheduled around work, caregiving, or other daily demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist typically address?
Common areas include stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include family problems, caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, and issues like control, guilt, or loneliness.
How would you describe the therapist's style and approach?
The approach is client-centered, so sessions start with the client's priorities and strengths. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used when helpful to change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
What is the therapist's background and experience?
She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and has seven years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
Where is the therapist located and licensed?
The therapist is licensed in Virginia and practices with that credential.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
This therapist does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.