Jennifer Woodruff, LCSW, LICSW
Practical, goal-focused support for parents and adults
Book with Jennifer- Years in practice
- 8
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in
- Tennessee, Montana, Rhode Island, New Jersey, District of Columbia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Depression
About Jennifer
Jennifer Woodruff is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eight years of experience helping people through hard seasons. She practices in Tennessee and brings a practical, down-to-earth approach to sessions. Jennifer focuses on clear goals and steady steps forward rather than jargon or long lectures.
She draws on her background as a former elementary teacher and librarian to make sessions straightforward and easy to follow. Parents often find her calm and organized, and she offers tools that can be used between meetings.
Background and approach
Jennifer listens first, then helps people decide what tiny changes might make daily life easier. Her work covers stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, and responses to trauma and abuse. She also supports people dealing with parenting stresses, blended family issues, codependency, control struggles, divorce and separation, and domestic violence.
She addresses mood concerns such as bipolar disorder and obsessive-compulsive patterns in practical, step-by-step ways. Jennifer uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space. She pairs that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns that cause distress.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck and wants to make change but is unsure how to start. Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-focused. Jennifer helps people set realistic steps, try small experiments, and track what works.
She encourages parents to test tools at home and report back so plans can be adjusted.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Approaches Jennifer lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- 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.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgment; it helps people feel heard and better identify their own priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical techniques to change them, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and obsessive patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That choice can change over time as progress is made and new challenges appear.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and teach practical skills in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, quick problem-solving, or when scheduling a longer session is difficult. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, school, and family life.
Questions people ask about Jennifer
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She listens first, then helps set clear, achievable goals and steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience as a clinical social worker, including work in community mental health and other settings.
What credentials and location are on file?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Tennessee as documented TN LCSW and DC LICSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are used?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for online therapy.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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