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Online therapist

Jennifer "Jenny" Nelson

Practical support for emotional coping and change

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jennifer

Jennifer "Jenny" Nelson welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger, mood shifts, grief, or big life changes. She presents a calm, direct style and aims to make therapy practical and approachable for people who want clear steps to cope and feel more steady.

Jenny is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, and she keeps language simple and focused on what happens in sessions. Jenny uses straightforward tools to help people manage emotions and build skills.

Background and approach

She draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and client-centered methods. Sessions often include talking through patterns, trying new coping strategies, and practicing small changes that fit day-to-day life. Her experience includes work with autism and Asperger syndrome and with people who have intellectual disability, alongside addressing common concerns like depression, bipolar mood changes, ADHD, and trauma.

She combines practical skill-building with attention to each person’s strengths and context. Jenny emphasizes collaboration - clients set goals and she helps pick techniques that match those goals. People who choose her can expect a respectful, steady presence and clear next steps after sessions.

She works with evidence-based methods and adjusts them to suit each person’s needs. The focus is always on usable tools and gradual progress rather than labels or complicated language. Jenny is based in Indiana and holds LCSW credential IN LCSW 34007775A.

She provides sessions in English and accepts international clients when arrangements allow. Follow the site’s process to match and schedule a first visit.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s perspective. The therapist follows the client’s concerns, reflects what she hears, and helps the client set goals. This approach helps people feel heard and guides collaborative problem solving.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Sessions typically include noticing unhelpful thought patterns and learning small experiments or exercises to change them. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing everyday stressors.

Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, teaches specific skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships. It often uses step-by-step practice of breathing, grounding, and communication techniques that can be used in the moment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they choose techniques and adjust them over time to fit the person’s life and needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to use tools in real time between sessions. Licensed professionals can deliver the same skill-building methods remotely, allowing steady progress without travel.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar and depressive symptoms, ADHD, relationship and family matters, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also has a focus on autism and Asperger syndrome and intellectual disability.
What is her approach to therapy?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical skills from CBT and DBT, plus mindfulness and motivational interviewing. Sessions aim to identify useful strategies and practice small changes that fit daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns. That background informs a practical, skills-based approach.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, credential IN LCSW 34007775A, and is based in Indiana.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted when arrangements permit.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This variety lets people pick what works best for their schedule and comfort.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up and matching process.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Indiana
Languages
English

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