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Jennifer Quinn

Jennifer Quinn

LMSW, LCSW

Trauma-informed social worker focused on practical change

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  • Trauma-focused care
  • Values-based work
  • Practical skill building

About Jennifer

Jennifer Quinn is a licensed social worker who brings 16 years of clinical experience to her practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and trauma and abuse. She focuses on practical steps that help people feel steadier and more able to manage day-to-day challenges.

Her approach centers on Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside other methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions are shaped around each person’s situation and goals. She adapts conversations and plans so the work fits what an individual needs right now.

Clients may come for help with relationships, intimacy concerns, grief, parenting strain, or career stress. She also addresses issues such as self-esteem, compassion fatigue, eating and sleeping problems, and managing bipolar symptoms. More targeted concerns listed include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, codependency, and substance-related problems.

Jennifer pairs talking therapy with practical skills and mindful awareness. She emphasizes small, doable changes that build resilience over time. The aim is to support people in making choices that match their values and priorities.

Her practice is rooted in respect and sensitivity. She encourages people who are nervous about starting therapy by acknowledging how hard that first step can be. New clients are guided through a matching and scheduling process to begin work that fits their life.

How targeted approaches translate to online work

Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on addressing past harmful experiences and their impact now, using structured conversation and techniques that help people process difficult memories and reactions. It is often used for people coping with trauma and abuse and aims to reduce the hold those memories have on daily life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small actions that align with those values. It combines mindfulness with practical steps to change behavior and manage unwanted thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to concerns, discuss options, and recommend methods that match the person's goals and preferences. Clients can expect to shape the plan together rather than follow a fixed protocol.

The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals tailor session length and focus to fit the practical realities of each person's life.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing trauma-focused therapy does not mean a therapist holds a specific certification such as TF-CBT, EMDR or CPT.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

Michigan, Illinois, Virginia

Languages

English

Licenses listed

  • LMSW, Michigan6801099206
  • LCSW, Illinois149.018711
  • LCSW, Virginia0904015974
  • NPI1942753348

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and related challenges such as self-esteem, grief, eating and sleeping problems, and career or parenting stress.

What is the therapist's approach and style?

Her work uses Trauma-Focused Therapy along with ACT and CBT principles. Sessions focus on practical steps, values-based goals, and skills people can use between meetings.

How long has she practiced clinically?

She has 16 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not work with international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

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