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Jennifer Kempner, LCSW

Practical, compassionate help for anxiety and life changes

25 years in practice · based in New York · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Jennifer

Jennifer Kempner is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience. She focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges like ADHD and sleep problems. She also supports people facing career questions, life changes, and those exploring self-love, forgiveness, and life purpose.

Jennifer uses a kind, straightforward style in sessions. She starts by asking what brought someone to therapy and listens closely to what matters most.

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Background and approach

Together she and the person set short-term and longer-term goals to guide their work. Her approach is mainly client-centered, which means she follows each person’s pace and priorities while tailoring techniques to suit the situation. She mixes tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help with worrying thoughts, mood, and daily routines.

Solution-focused strategies are used when someone wants clear steps and quick practices to try between sessions. In session she aims to create a respectful space where people can talk through hard topics like trauma, anger, or relationship strain. She explains ideas in plain language and models practical ways to test new habits.

The work often includes short exercises to practice outside the session so progress continues between meetings. Jennifer is based in New York and holds the credential LCSW, licensed in New Mexico and Texas. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online through multiple formats to fit different needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Jennifer often draws on acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that match personal values; it can help with anxiety, worry, and life changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and habits, which is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep, and mood regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative effort. She will work with each person to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This means sessions may include gentle acceptance practices, thought-challenging exercises, or short solution-focused tasks depending on the concern.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care flexible. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat offers a written back-and-forth for quick check-ins, and messaging supports brief updates or ongoing exercises between meetings. These options help people fit therapy into work, family, and daily routines while working with a licensed professional.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, sleep problems, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and career or life purpose questions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and client-centered. She listens first, then tailors techniques to match goals and preferences.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working as a psychotherapist in a range of settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW and practices from New York; her licenses include NM LCSW and TX LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
25 years
Licensed
Texas, New York, New Mexico
Languages
English

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