About Jennifer
Jennifer Warthen is a licensed independent social work practitioner with 26 years of experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. She supports parents who are managing the strain of raising children and helps people build self-esteem and cope with big life changes. Jennifer also works with concerns related to ADHD and with panic attacks and social anxiety.
She uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques to teach practical coping skills.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on small, doable steps that reduce worry and improve daily functioning. Jennifer helps people break problems into clear tasks and practices that fit their routines. Jennifer earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from The College of Charleston and a Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina.
She holds the LISW-CP credential, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice. Her training includes work with children, teens, and young adults and she has many years as a mental health clinician. She has experience using structured programs for social skills and peer interaction.
Jennifer has worked with published curricula aimed at young people with developmental and attention differences. That background informs how she teaches communication and coping skills. In therapy she aims to be clear, calm, and practical.
Sessions mix talking with hands-on exercises and practice between meetings. Her approach is built to fit everyday life and help people make steady progress.
How Jennifer Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online
Jennifer draws from well-established techniques that teach people skills they can use every day. Cognitive behavioral techniques help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce worry and improve mood. Social skills training focuses on concrete steps for better interaction, such as practicing conversation skills, reading social cues, and rehearsing responses to reduce anxiety in social situations.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jennifer will work with each person to identify the issues that matter most, try approaches that match their goals, and adjust methods based on what helps. Sessions often blend talking, role-play, and practice exercises tailored to individual needs.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let clients work face-to-face from another location and are useful for in-depth sessions. Phone sessions can fit a short break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for quick check-ins, written practice, and ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around everyday demands.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Experience
- 26 years
- Licensed
- South Carolina
- Languages
- English
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