Jennifer Schlegel

Jennifer Schlegel is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 22 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and trauma. Her style is direct and down-to-earth, aiming to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.

She uses practical, present-focused approaches so people can work on what is happening now. Sessions emphasize openness and a nonjudgmental space for sharing thoughts and feelings. Jennifer encourages small, doable changes that add up over time rather than overwhelming plans.

Her work frequently addresses related concerns like body image, guilt and shame, hoarding, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, panic attacks, phobias, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and trichotillomania. She blends tools from cognitive-behavioral methods with mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies to help clients respond differently to difficult thoughts and urges.

Jennifer aims to collaborate with each person on practical coping skills, emotion regulation, and clearer personal values. She often teaches grounding and breathing techniques, thought-challenging exercises, and steps for managing intense reactions. The focus is on skills people can use between sessions.

People who reach out will begin by sharing current concerns and goals. Jennifer notes early morning slots are often when she has availability for live sessions. She recognizes that starting therapy can take courage and offers straightforward guidance to get going.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, anger, and when someone wants a clearer sense of what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change patterns that increase distress. It often helps with panic, obsessive thinking, and mood problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jennifer will collaborate with each person to see which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying tools together, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan if something does not fit.

The biography notes phone, chat, and messaging sessions as options and also mentions live session times in early mornings; confirm current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some formats are better for teaching skills and homework, while others suit check-ins or quick emotional support. Discussing practical needs and scheduling preferences helps match the right format to daily life.