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Jennifer Quinn

Jennifer Quinn

LMSW, LCSW

Therapist · Michigan · 16+ years of experience

Compassionate clinician for life transitions

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  • Goal focused
  • Practical skills
  • Trauma informed

About Jennifer

Jennifer Quinn is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of experience. She works with people managing stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She supports concerns such as addiction, trauma, self-esteem, and anger, and adapts conversations to each person's needs.

She uses practical, down-to-earth methods in sessions. Jennifer combines approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small changes. She also integrates emotionally focused techniques when relationship or intimacy issues are important, and may use EMDR for trauma when appropriate.

Her style is collaborative and respectful. Sessions aim to identify clear goals, build small skills, and practice ways to cope between meetings. She emphasizes strength, motivation, and compassion when people feel stuck or overwhelmed.

Jennifer's background includes clinical work across multiple states and many settings during her career. That experience shapes how she adapts plans for different priorities, whether the main concern is sleep, parenting strain, workplace stress, or persistent anger.

In a first conversation she listens for what matters most and then outlines a straightforward plan. That plan can include goal-focused exercises, mindfulness practices, emotion-focused conversations, or trauma processing tools depending on what fits the person. She encourages people to take steps at their own pace and to cancel a subscription if it no longer meets their needs.

Areas of expertise

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 specific approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and situations where motivation or avoidance get in the way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep, and anger. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and shifting emotional responses that shape close relationships and intimacy concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on how things are going.

Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, cut out travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when needed. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively in virtual settings to teach skills, guide exposure or behavioral experiments, and support emotion processing while helping clients apply strategies between sessions.

At a glance

Listed location
Michigan
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
LMSW, LCSW
Languages
English
License (Michigan)
LMSW · No. 6801099206
License (Illinois)
LCSW · No. 149.018711
License (Virginia)
LCSW · No. 0904015974
NPI
1942753348

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 work with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, anger, and related issues like sleep, eating, and self-esteem.

What is her general therapy style?

Her approach is collaborative and practical, combining cognitive and mindfulness techniques with emotionally focused conversations when relationships matter.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 16 years of professional experience working in clinical settings across multiple states.

What credentials and region should I know about?

She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices from Michigan.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international sessions available?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then 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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