Jennifer Schlegel

Jennifer Schlegel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 22 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports those dealing with trauma, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, hoarding, body image concerns, and related struggles. Jennifer uses a straightforward, present-focused style to make talking about hard things easier.

She creates an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Her approach emphasizes the here and now and practical steps people can try between sessions. Jennifer draws on acceptance and commitment methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, dialectical skills, and a client-centered way of working to match tools to each person’s needs.

Jennifer works to understand what matters most to each person and to set small, achievable goals. She offers early morning times for live appointments when available. Many people begin by taking one small step and seeing what feels manageable in therapy.

Her career includes work across multiple states and a wide range of concerns. The focus is on helping people build skills to manage emotions, reduce unhelpful behaviors, and increase day-to-day functioning. She encourages questions and a collaborative approach to planning treatment.

To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used to pair someone with a therapist and schedule sessions according to availability. The process is intended to be simple and supportive for people taking the first step.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and feelings and move toward values-based action. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and struggles with body image by clarifying what matters and creating small steps forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical strategies to change them. It is commonly used for panic, phobias, obsessive thoughts, and mood symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness, which can help with stress and compulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Then she will recommend techniques to try and adjust them based on what fits the person's life and progress. That collaboration helps tailor sessions to each person’s needs.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Many people find online therapy helpful for fitting appointments into their day, using shorter check-ins when needed, and practicing skills between sessions. Online work can make it easier to continue treatment during busy periods or when early morning times are needed, and therapists help adapt exercises and homework to each person's routine.