Jennifer Malott, LCSW
Calm, practical therapy for life stressors
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- Goal focused
- Down to earth
- Practical skills
About Jennifer
She started in vocational counseling and uses that background to address work and career stress alongside emotional concerns. Jennifer often supports people dealing with depression, anxiety, bipolar concerns, and stress related to jobs and family responsibilities. She also helps with grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, parenting, ADHD, and issues related to identity such as LGBT concerns.
Her approach is relaxed and client-centered. Sessions aim to be a comfortable place to talk, while keeping attention on goals and small changes that add up. Jennifer blends cognitive behavior techniques with acceptance and mindfulness tools to help people manage painful thoughts and build helpful habits.
In the room she focuses on clear, doable steps - skills for handling strong emotions, plans for coping at work, and strategies for improving relationships and routines. She also draws on dialectical behavior ideas when emotions feel intense, and on motivational interviewing when someone is weighing change.
People who prefer straightforward guidance and practical tools tend to fit well with her style. To begin, readers can decide whether they want a calm coaching tone combined with skill-building and then follow the site process to match and schedule a first session.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches for online work and coping
Jennifer uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose values-driven action, which can be useful for midlife transitions and persistent worry. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different behaviors that reduce anxiety and lift mood. When emotions run high, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy help build grounding and emotion regulation skills to manage intense moments.Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about goals and preferences, try techniques, and adjust the plan as needed so the work fits each person’s life and priorities.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises and behavioral coaching in the moment, and supports consistent progress by making it simpler to keep regular appointments.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, parenting, ADHD, LGBT issues, and related family and career stressors.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is relaxed and client-centered while still goal focused. Sessions emphasize practical steps and skill-building alongside supportive conversation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working in therapeutic roles, plus earlier vocational counseling work that informs her approach to career and employment stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW in Indiana and carries that credential in her practice within the state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Do you accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.