Jennifer Groom-Reid, LCSW - Therapist in Connecticut

About Jennifer

Jennifer Groom-Reid is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, and family challenges. She focuses on practical ways to cope with big life changes like divorce, loss, and midlife transitions. Her tone is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at parents and adults who need clear, usable support.

She pays attention to each person’s background and identity. That means cultural sensitivity and respect shape how she listens and responds.

Background and approach

Sessions are meant to feel affirming and down-to-earth, not full of jargon. Jennifer often addresses patterns like codependency, abandonment fears, and control issues. She also supports people dealing with chronic pain, hospice or end-of-life concerns, and financial stress.

Relationship problems such as infidelity and family conflict are among the common topics she works through. Her work uses practical skills along with emotional processing. Clients learn tools for mood challenges, managing impulses, and improving sleep and daily routines.

Jennifer blends coaching-style guidance with traditional therapy to help clients make concrete changes. Over a 12-year career she has guided people through grief, trauma, and the frustration of persistent mood symptoms. She brings patience and steady support while helping people find clearer direction.

Jennifer practices in Connecticut as an LCSW (licensed clinical social worker).

Therapy approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that align with what matters most. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and navigating major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often used for mood problems, anxiety, and sleep issues. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, including skills for impulse control and distress tolerance.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jennifer will listen to your concerns and goals, then suggest methods that fit your situation. Together you can try approaches and adjust based on what feels most helpful and doable for your life.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families and people with limited travel options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when video is difficult, and live chat or text-based messaging can support short check-ins or in-between-session coaching. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, school, and caregiving responsibilities.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, family problems, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, mood disorders, and related challenges such as anger, sleeping, and career worries.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is practical and warm, combining skill-building with listening. She uses approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and client-centered work to meet people where they are.

What is her professional background?

She has 12 years of clinical experience helping people through life transitions, trauma, chronic illness, and family conflict.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, CT LCSW 58.010515, practicing in Connecticut.

Which languages and regions are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin work with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 12 years
Licensed: Connecticut
Languages: English

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