- Mindfulness informed
- Values-based work
- Practical skills
Jennifer Kem
LICSW, LCSW
Compassionate, mindful care for life changes
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Nevada, Virginia, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Licenses listed
- LCSW, Nevada7139-C
- LCSW, Virginia0904014723
- LICSW, District of ColumbiaLC200002500
- NPI 1871833806
As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
How these approaches guide online work
Mindfulness Therapy encourages noticing thoughts and bodily experience without judgment. It helps people calm reactivity, manage stress, and increase awareness of what matters day to day. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking actions that match those values. It is useful for people struggling with avoidance, anxiety, or low motivation who want concrete ways to move forward. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is important, and follows the person’s lead to build trust and clarify goals. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit best based on goals, life demands, and personal preferences. This means sessions can shift over time as needs change. Confirm current session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the original profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, offer a shorter check-in option when needed, and let people meet from a familiar location. Therapists help arrange a plan that fits routines and supports steady progress.These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jennifer focus on?
She helps people with grief, anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style blends mindful awareness with practical tools. Sessions are collaborative and centered on values, skills practice, and compassionate listening.
What experience does she bring?
She has ten years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life stressors, including chronic illness, caregiving strain, and adoption and foster care related concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is listed as a DC LICSW and a VA LCSW and practices in Nevada.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jennifer?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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