- Years in practice
- 22
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Alabama, Nevada, Oregon, Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Anger management
About Jennifer
Jennifer Stephens is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 22 years of experience helping people through emotional and life stressors. She focuses on common struggles like depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship problems, and addiction concerns. Jennifer speaks English and practices from Alabama with a practical, down-to-earth style.
Her approach centers on listening first and then choosing tools that fit each person. She uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered work to help people notice patterns and try small changes.
Background and approach
Mindfulness and narrative techniques also appear in sessions when they help people make sense of difficult experiences. Jennifer often helps people manage grief, trauma, mood disorders, and the ups and downs that follow major life changes. She also supports those facing issues related to gender identity, LGBT concerns, and parenting stress.
Her additional focus areas include attachment and family of origin issues, addiction and codependency, and coping with illness such as cancer. Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Costs vary depending on location and a subscription model is used that can be canceled at any time.
International clients are not currently accepted and all work is provided in English. To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules sessions based on the therapist's availability. Jennifer aims to create a calm space where practical steps and clearer thinking lead the way forward.
What Jennifer works with
Everything Jennifer lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jennifer helps people with.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jennifer lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being ruled by them, then pick actions that move toward their values. It can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants to live a more values-driven life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behavior changes to reduce distress and improve mood; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and problems with anger or low self-esteem.Jennifer approaches therapy as a collaborative process. She will listen to goals and preferences, explain different approaches, and try methods that fit the person's needs. If an approach isn’t working well, she can shift strategies together so treatment stays practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skill work and deeper discussion. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat and text sessions work well for shorter check-ins, processing between meetings, or when not being on camera is preferred. These options make it easier to maintain consistency and access care from different places and schedules.
Questions people ask about Jennifer
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps with depression, anxiety, addiction, stress, self-esteem, relationship issues, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and related areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and practical, focused on listening, building skills, and helping people try small changes that fit their lives.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Alabama and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions may be held by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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