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Jennifer Oliver

Jennifer Oliver

LCSW

Therapist · Texas · 8+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for stressful times

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  • Anger management focus
  • Mindfulness and skills
  • Experience in behavioral health

About Jennifer

Jennifer Oliver is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas with eight years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Jennifer also supports those facing life changes, caregiver strain, and anger-related concerns. She works to make starting therapy feel manageable and respectful of the courage it takes to begin.

Before moving into private practice, she worked in both inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings. That experience shaped how she approaches therapy: practical, straightforward, and focused on what someone needs now. Sessions often include clear tools for managing strong emotions and improving daily routines.

Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. She encourages people to talk about difficult thoughts and feelings without pressure. Jennifer emphasizes building self-compassion and confidence alongside symptom relief.

Therapeutic work can include learning skills for stress and anger management, practicing mindfulness techniques, and exploring patterns that keep painful feelings going. She may draw from acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral strategies, and somatic practices to help people notice how their body and mind react.

Jennifer aims to collaborate with each person to set realistic goals and check progress along the way. If you are unsure whether therapy is right now, she helps break the first steps into manageable tasks. To begin, follow the site’s Start Therapy flow and schedule according to availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDissociationFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and changing behaviors to reduce symptoms like depression and worry. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for tolerating distress, regulating intense emotions, and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals, and what feels most comfortable. Together they decide which strategies to try and adjust them over time based on what helps.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to keep appointments around work, caregiving, or medical needs, and it can save travel time. Some approaches translate well to remote sessions because they use structured skill practice and short homework tasks that fit into daily life.

At a glance

Listed location
Texas
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Texas)
LCSW · No. 57236
NPI
1003697707

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 concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, low self-esteem, anger, and related issues such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, and life transitions.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach is warm, direct, and practical. Sessions focus on clear coping skills, emotion regulation, and building self-compassion.

What kind of background does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Texas.

Are sessions available in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I begin the process?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist 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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