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Online therapist

Jennifer Rice

Family-minded therapist and communicator

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
20 years
Licensed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jennifer

Jennifer Rice is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Pennsylvania with two decades of experience in mental health and 13 years as a practicing clinician. She offers calm, conversational sessions that focus on practical steps and clearer communication.

Parents and partners often seek her out for relationship, parenting, and family concerns as well as anxiety, stress, depression, grief, LGBT issues, and intimacy-related struggles. Her approach is direct but supportive.

Background and approach

Jennifer notices patterns that keep people stuck and helps them try new ways of responding. She adapts methods to fit each person or family instead of using a single formula. Sessions feel collaborative and goal oriented rather than rigid.

Jennifer has training in cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy techniques, solution-focused therapy, and strategic therapy. These are used selectively based on what makes sense for a family or couple’s situation. She also keeps an eye on how systems - family, work, or social circles - shape problems and solutions.

Sessions move at the client’s pace while still challenging unhelpful patterns. Parents can expect practical ideas for everyday moments. Couples can work on communication and closeness through exercises and focused conversations.

Her style aims to make progress manageable. The work is presented as a team effort with clear goals and steps. That practical focus helps families and partners try new habits between sessions.

Evidence-based approaches for online family and relationship work

Jennifer draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally focused therapy techniques. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Emotionally focused techniques concentrate on how partners respond to each other and help rebuild trust and closeness through structured conversations.

She also uses solution-focused and strategic methods when a brief, practical plan fits the situation. Solution-focused work targets small, achievable steps to create momentum. Strategic techniques help identify patterns in interactions and test concrete changes to shift those patterns quickly.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client or family to choose methods that match goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions may blend techniques and evolve as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats give flexibility for busy families and partners who need different ways to connect. Video is useful for focused conversations and exercises, while chat or text can support quick check-ins and coaching between appointments. Together these options aim to make consistent work possible despite tight schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns are helped here?
Jennifer focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, depression, grief, LGBT concerns, and intimacy-related problems.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions tend to be relaxed and conversational while still addressing patterns that keep people stuck. The work mixes practical steps with gentle challenges.
What is Jennifer's background in years?
She has 20 years in the mental health field and 13 years working as a licensed therapist.
What credentials and location apply?
Jennifer holds a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential - LMFT - and practices in Pennsylvania under PA LMFT MF000499.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Pennsylvania
Languages
English

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