Dr. Jennifer Gildner

Dr. Jennifer Gildner is a licensed psychologist with 19 years of clinical experience. She holds California and Washington psychologist credentials and is based in Minnesota. She offers psychotherapy using an asynchronous messaging-only format and does not meet by video or voice. Her messaging schedule is weekday evenings and she does not check messages on weekends.

Jennifer frames therapy as a collaborative process. She aims to help people turn intentions into action by drawing on their existing strengths. Sessions are described as challenging but supportive, with space to name what a person needs from therapy and to explore cultural background as it relates to concerns.

Mindfulness is a central part of her approach. She uses mindfulness to help people practice new thoughts and behaviors while working toward broader life improvements. Jennifer also integrates techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods when relevant.

Her clinical focus covers many common concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping struggles, career questions, and trauma and abuse. She also lists areas such as body image, chronic illness and pain, attachment and family of origin issues, codependency, and coping with life changes.

Practical limits of her practice are stated up front: she does not provide forms or letters tied to mental health services, for example for employment or disability requests. If asynchronous messaging in the described schedule fits a client's needs, she invites them to proceed with the intake steps to see if the working style matches their goals.

How her approaches translate to online care

Mindfulness Therapy in her work focuses on simple present-moment practices and paying attention to thoughts and sensations. It helps people notice habitual reactions and try small, deliberate shifts in how they respond to stress, emotions, or pain.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify personal values and take steps toward them even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where deciding on next steps matters more than eliminating every uncomfortable feeling.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person sets the pace and direction. That approach supports people who need someone to listen closely while they sort out priorities and goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to see which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking how they feel, and adjusting the plan together over time.

Because she offers asynchronous messaging only, it's important to confirm session options before booking. Messaging can help people fit therapy into busy days, allow time to reflect before responding, and make short check-ins easier without needing scheduled calls. If those practical benefits match your routine, messaging may be a workable way to pursue the approaches described above.