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Jennifer Rastetter

Direct, practical counseling for adults

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Credentials
LPCC
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jennifer

Jennifer Rastetter is an Ohio licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) who works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. She aims to help clients tackle difficult problems without sugarcoating them.

Her style is direct but compassionate, encouraging clients to do the work while offering steady support. Jennifer uses a mix of methods tailored to each person.

Background and approach

She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and create new habits. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. For trauma and intense emotional experiences she includes EMDR and elements of dialectical behavior therapy for managing strong emotions.

Over a decade of experience informs her approach. Her background includes work with anxiety, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, and mood disorders such as bipolar. She also addresses topics like codependency, communication problems, infidelity, and first responder issues.

Sessions may include straightforward conversation, skill-building exercises, and focused processing work when trauma is involved. Jennifer helps clients set clear, realistic goals and checks progress along the way. The aim is steady forward movement rather than quick fixes.

For people who prefer online options, she offers multiple ways to connect. Her practice is practical and action-oriented while keeping empathy and respect central to each session.

How these approaches work online and what to expect

Jennifer commonly integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based work into online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and homework, which translates well to video or messaging. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current interactions and feelings, helping clients notice and change recurring relational habits during conversations and role-based exercises.

She also offers EMDR for clients with trauma when appropriate, using guided processing techniques to target distressing memories and reduce their emotional charge. EMDR can be adapted for remote sessions with careful preparation and pacing to ensure the work fits the client's comfort and needs.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist reviews concerns, goals, and preferences and suggests strategies to try. Clients and the therapist check progress and adjust methods as needed, so the plan evolves based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, revisit notes or exercises between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when coming in person is difficult. The focus remains on practical steps and steady progress regardless of the communication method.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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 Jennifer address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, anger, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes, among other topics listed in her profile.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is direct and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill building, and honest conversation while maintaining a supportive stance.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working with a range of mental health and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPCC credential with license details OH LPCC E.1901359-SUPV and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote work.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model 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 a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Ohio
Languages
English

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