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Online therapist

Dr. Jennifer Outlaw

Compassionate practical help for daily challenges

Credentials
LISW, LISW-CP, MD, LCSW-C
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Maryland, Georgia, South Carolina
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jennifer

Dr. Jennifer Outlaw helps with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep problems, parenting challenges, relationship and communication issues, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD. She also addresses concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, blended family issues, adoption and foster care topics, chronic illness and pain, and life transitions.

Dr. Outlaw is a Licensed Independent Social Worker and Licensed Certified Social Worker with an MD and ten years of clinical experience working in mental health settings.

Background and approach

She works in Georgia and communicates in English. Her approach is straightforward and rooted in practical therapies. Sessions focus on skills that people can use right away, like managing strong emotions, changing unhelpful thinking patterns, and practicing present-moment awareness.

She uses methods such as cognitive behavioral work, acceptance and commitment tools, client-centered support, dialectical behavior skills, and EMDR when trauma needs addressing. In a typical visit she listens to what matters most, then helps set clear, small goals. She blends teaching with steady support and checks progress across sessions.

The work is collaborative and paced to what each person can manage. Dr. Outlaw has experience in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings.

Over the past ten years she has provided psychotherapy and counseling for a wide range of mental and behavioral challenges, including severe and persistent conditions. People who choose her can expect practical tools, calm guidance, and an emphasis on what helps day to day. She aims to make therapy useful and understandable for busy families and individuals navigating change.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Dr. Outlaw commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being ruled by them and then choose actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches skills to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their situation, goals, and preferences, then try methods that fit. Adjustments are made over time so therapy matches what is actually helping.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These options let people fit therapy around school, work, and parenting commitments and continue care during moves or travel. The variety of formats also supports different needs - some weeks a live conversation works best, other times a quick message or chat helps maintain momentum between sessions.

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 concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep issues, parenting challenges, relationship and communication problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and many related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
The style is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on listening, setting small goals, and teaching tools people can use between meetings.
What experience does she bring?
She has ten years of clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient mental health settings and has offered psychotherapy across a wide range of mental and behavioral challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LISW, LISW-CP, MD, and LCSW-C credentials with licence numbers SC LISW LISW-CP 14065 and MD LCSW-C 26026. She practices in Georgia.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
In what session formats can I meet with her?
She conducts sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Maryland, Georgia, South Carolina, Texas
Languages
English

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