About Jennifer
Jennifer Gardner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She offers calm, patient support for parents, individuals coping with grief, and people trying to rebuild self-esteem. Her tone is steady and practical, aimed at guiding clients toward clearer next steps.
Gardner uses a person-centered style that lets clients lead the conversation while she offers encouragement and guidance. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns, naming emotions, and trying small changes that can make daily life feel easier.
Background and approach
She emphasizes listening and partnering with each person to find what works for them. Her background includes a Bachelor of Sociology from the University of Florida and a Master of Social Work from Florida International University. She received her Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW, SW 16005) in 2019 and has four years in her current clinical role.
Earlier in her career she worked in a range of settings supporting children, adults, and caregivers. In sessions she encourages clients to speak openly about fears and struggles they may not share with friends or family. That may include parenting stress, relationship conflict, anger, trauma histories, or managing mood swings related to bipolar disorder.
Conversations are straightforward and paced to each person’s comfort. Therapy can include brief skills, emotional processing, and real-world problem solving. Jennifer aims to help people notice small shifts that add up to better coping and more satisfying day-to-day living.
Practical therapeutic approaches and online options
Jennifer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear, practical work. One common approach is person-centered care, which emphasizes listening closely and allowing the client to set the pace so solutions feel personally meaningful. This helps with stress, low mood, and finding direction during life changes.An additional focus is on skills-based work to manage anxiety and anger. That involves learning simple tools for calming, restructuring unhelpful thoughts, and practicing small behavior changes that reduce daily strain. These techniques suit people who want concrete steps they can use between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then together they will try methods that feel like a good fit. Adjustments are made over time so the work stays relevant and manageable.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter voice check-in is preferred. Chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework, or steady support between sessions. These options offer flexibility to fit therapy into busy days and different routines.
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Specialties and expertise
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Also works with
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- Florida
- Languages
- English