- Years in practice
- 26
- Credentials
- LISW-CP
- Licensed in
- South Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Jennifer
Jennifer Warthen is a licensed independent social worker with clinical practice (LISW-CP) who focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting questions, self-esteem, and life transitions. She writes plainly with parents in mind and offers practical tools for day-to-day challenges. Her style aims to be clear and steady for people feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to begin.
Jennifer brings more than 26 years of experience in mental health care. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from The College of Charleston and a Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina.
Background and approach
She is also working toward a Special Education teaching certificate and has classroom-focused training in social skills work. She works with children, adolescents, and young adults on attention differences and social skills, and she helps people build coping skills for anxiety, panic, and life changes. Jennifer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to create practical strategies parents and caregivers can try between sessions.
Her approach emphasizes straightforward skill-building. Sessions often include teaching specific techniques, practicing them together, and planning how to use those skills at home or school. She also addresses communication problems and social anxiety with concrete, teachable steps.
Jennifer is a PEERS clinician, using the published UCLA PEERS curriculum to support young people with social learning challenges. She balances structured interventions with compassion and step-by-step coaching to make change feel achievable.
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.
Evidence-based techniques and online support for parents
Many of Jennifer's approaches focus on teaching clear, repeatable skills. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and change them into more balanced ones, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. The PEERS curriculum is a structured social skills program from UCLA that teaches conversational skills, friendship-building, and handling social challenges for young people with social learning differences.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Jennifer works with each person and their caregiver to decide which techniques fit their needs and goals. She adjusts strategies over time based on how well they work and on client preferences.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for guided skill practice and face-to-face coaching. Phone sessions work well for brief check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging let families exchange notes, ask quick questions, or get short coaching between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into school days, work breaks, or other routines.
Questions people ask about Jennifer
What concerns does Jennifer typically help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, parenting questions, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD-related challenges. Communication problems, panic attacks, and social anxiety are also areas she addresses.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-based, focusing on clear steps parents and young people can use between sessions. Sessions often include teaching techniques and rehearsing them together.
How long has she worked in mental health?
She has more than 26 years of experience as a mental health clinician, working in education and clinical settings with children, adolescents, and young adults.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the credential LISW-CP, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice, and she practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How does the cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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