Jennifer Quinn, LMSW, LCSW
Practical, compassionate therapy for life transitions
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- Stress and anxiety
- Midlife transitions
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Jennifer
Jennifer Quinn is a licensed clinician with 16 years of experience. She holds a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in Michigan. She aims to create a respectful and compassionate space for people who are feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
Jennifer focuses on practical steps to reduce stress and anxiety and to rebuild confidence. She helps people manage depression, addiction concerns, and the daily strains of caregiving and work. Midlife transitions and coping with life changes are part of the issues she addresses in sessions.
Her sessions are collaborative. She listens first, then tailors conversation and a plan to fit each person’s needs and goals. That might include ways to manage difficult thoughts, build motivation, or work through past painful experiences.
Jennifer uses a mix of approaches such as mindfulness, acceptance-based strategies, and tools from cognitive behavioral work to target thoughts, feelings, and behavior. She also draws on emotion-focused and trauma-informed methods when people are dealing with relationship pain or traumatic memories.
People who come to her can expect clear, down-to-earth guidance and practical homework when it helps. The tone is supportive and direct, aimed at helping someone make real, manageable changes over time.
Jennifer focuses on practical steps to reduce stress and anxiety and to rebuild confidence. She helps people manage depression, addiction concerns, and the daily strains of caregiving and work. Midlife transitions and coping with life changes are part of the issues she addresses in sessions.
Her sessions are collaborative. She listens first, then tailors conversation and a plan to fit each person’s needs and goals. That might include ways to manage difficult thoughts, build motivation, or work through past painful experiences.
Jennifer uses a mix of approaches such as mindfulness, acceptance-based strategies, and tools from cognitive behavioral work to target thoughts, feelings, and behavior. She also draws on emotion-focused and trauma-informed methods when people are dealing with relationship pain or traumatic memories.
People who come to her can expect clear, down-to-earth guidance and practical homework when it helps. The tone is supportive and direct, aimed at helping someone make real, manageable changes over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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
How Jennifer’s Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and commit to actions that match their values rather than getting stuck trying to control every feeling. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people understand and process strong emotions, especially around relationship pain and attachment issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each client about goals, daily challenges, and preferences, then recommend ways of working that fit those needs. That collaborative process can include trying a method for a few sessions and adjusting it based on what helps.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy day. Online work can make it simpler to keep appointments during work breaks or family commitments, and it can reduce travel time. The exact session formats available should be confirmed before booking, so check current options when you sign up. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively in remote sessions, focusing on skills practice, emotional processing, and measurable steps toward change.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jennifer often help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem and career or life changes, including midlife transitions and grief.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a collaborative, down-to-earth style that focuses on listening, setting goals, and using practical tools tailored to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jennifer has 16 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is listed as LMSW and LCSW and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.