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Online therapist

Jennifer Galyon

Compassionate counseling for families and parents

Credentials
LPC
Experience
9 years
Licensed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jennifer

Jennifer Galyon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee who focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside a broad range of emotional and behavioral issues. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and parenting challenges. Her style is warm and interactive, aiming to create a practical plan that fits daily life.

Galyon holds a master’s degree in Professional Counseling and has nine years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She has provided therapy for individuals, couples, families, and children, and has supervised other therapists. That background means she brings both direct client work and teaching experience to sessions. Her sessions combine clear conversation with proven techniques.

She mixes cognitive-behavioral ideas, psychodynamic thinking, and rational-emotive strategies to help people understand patterns and try different ways of coping. The goal is to reduce symptoms and build skills that work between appointments. When problems include trauma, substance use, or anger, she focuses on safety, pacing, and practical steps to regain control.

She also supports people facing grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, ADHD-related concerns, and career stress. Each plan is adjusted to the person and family situation. Galyon emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work.

She encourages small, manageable steps and partners with clients to set clear goals. Parents and families can expect straightforward guidance and tools they can use at home.

Approaches that translate well to online family and parenting work

Jennifer uses a mix of cognitive-behavioral techniques and psychodynamic ideas, explained in plain terms. Cognitive-behavioral methods focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; they are useful for anxiety, mood problems, sleep issues, and improving daily routines. Psychodynamic ideas look at recurring patterns and early influences that shape how people relate to one another, which can help with relationship and intimacy concerns.

She also draws on rational-emotive techniques that help people challenge rigid beliefs and try more flexible ways of thinking. That approach can be practical for anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Finding the right mix is a collaborative process - the therapist and client talk through goals, try approaches, and adjust plans based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families. Video calls let people use visual cues and practice new communication skills together. Phone sessions can fit into tight schedules and live chat or text-based messaging allow for brief check-ins and ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care while juggling family and work demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this counselor address?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, self-esteem, sleep problems, career stress, bipolar concerns, ADHD, intimacy issues, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is empathetic and interactive, focusing on respectful, sensitive conversations and practical steps people can use between sessions.
What training and experience does she have?
She has a master’s degree in Professional Counseling and nine years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and children, plus experience supervising other therapists.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with licence number TN LPC 5583 and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
In what formats are sessions available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet different needs and schedules.
How is cost structured for her services?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
9 years
Licensed
Tennessee
Languages
English

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