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Jennifer Brown

Jennifer Brown

LICSW

Therapist · Massachusetts · 10+ years of experience

Practical help for anger and relationship stress

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  • Focus on communication
  • Skills for emotion regulation
  • Collaborative care

About Jennifer

Jennifer Brown is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who focuses on helping people manage anger and related stresses. She speaks plainly about issues that make life feel overwhelming. She aims to create a calm, direct space where people can talk about what’s happening and start making changes.

Jennifer trained with a Master of Arts and has spent time working in psychiatric emergency rooms and on inpatient psychiatric units. She then moved into outpatient therapy and has about ten years of clinical experience. That background means she has seen people at turning points and in everyday struggles alike.

Her work centers on clear communication and practical skills. She often helps people notice patterns in how they respond under stress and offers tools to change those patterns. Techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness are used alongside skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.

Jennifer describes her method as adaptable rather than one-size-fits-all. She combines client-centered listening with parts of attachment-based, psychodynamic, and emotion-regulation approaches to fit each person’s needs. Sessions are collaborative and focus on realistic steps people can try between meetings.

People often come for anger, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, trauma, or life transitions. Jennifer also supports work around grief, addictions, eating issues, ADHD, and other concerns listed on her profile. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions from Massachusetts.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceImpulsivityInfidelityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Massachusetts

Languages

English

How her approaches work online

Jennifer often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT offers clear exercises and short practices that translate well to online work and can reduce anger, anxiety, and mood symptoms.

She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and building interpersonal skills. DBT skills help when feelings feel overwhelming and when communication patterns cause repeated conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and she treats that as a team effort. She will talk with each person about goals and daily life, then suggest which methods to try first and adjust plans as needed.

Please confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and keep continuity when life changes. It also lets people use short check-ins or fuller therapy sessions depending on what fits their day.

At a glance

Listed location
Massachusetts
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
LICSW
Languages
English
License (Massachusetts)
LICSW · No. 117317
NPI
1992146658

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with people facing anger, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma, grief, addictions, and related issues listed on her profile.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is adaptable and straightforward. She blends listening with practical techniques from several approaches to help people change patterns and improve communication.

How much experience does she have?

She has about ten years of clinical experience, including time in psychiatric emergency rooms, inpatient units, and outpatient therapy settings.

Where is she based and what are her credentials?

She practices from Massachusetts and holds an MA and the LICSW credential listed on her profile.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her from outside the country?

Yes, she accepts international clients; confirm any scheduling details before booking.

How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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