Jennifer Groom-Reid, LCSW

Jennifer Groom-Reid is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing big life shifts and intense emotions. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, and the strain that comes with relationship and family problems. She aims to create a calm, affirming space where people feel listened to and respected.

Jennifer draws on 12 years of clinical experience in Connecticut to support people through change. She often works with those coping with divorce, loss, midlife transitions, and difficult patterns like codependency and abandonment. She also addresses concerns around mood, chronic pain and illness, and end-of-life issues.

Sessions look at what is happening now and what matters most to each person. Jennifer uses clear, evidence-informed tools to help people manage emotions, reduce overwhelm, and make concrete choices that match their values. She also brings mindfulness skills to help with sleeping, anger, and impulsivity.

Her approach is culturally responsive and companionable. She pays attention to identity, background, and the real-world pressures people carry, including money and career worries. People who feel stuck or empty often come away with practical steps and more clarity.

Jennifer offers coaching-style support as well as clinical care for mood disorders, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She emphasizes self-compassion, forgiveness work, and rebuilding trust after infidelity or family ruptures. If you’re facing a midlife change or a heavy loss, she aims to walk alongside you while you find a way forward.

Approaches that guide online work

Jennifer uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and focus on actions that match their values; this approach can help with anxiety, low mood, and making life changes. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change thought and behavior patterns that worsen stress or depression; CBT often helps with sleep problems, anger, and mood regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jennifer will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together you’ll try methods that fit your situation and adjust as needed so therapy stays practical and relevant.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during the workday, and let people connect from different locations. Licensed professionals, including therapists, can adapt ACT and CBT tools to work well over distance while focusing on everyday steps and skill practice.