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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Jennifer
Jennifer Gaumer, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), is licensed in California and has 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting concerns, and related issues. She uses approaches she lists as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy in her work.
Jennifer has provided care in settings that include a hospital-based child guidance clinic, a residential treatment center, and a community parenting program for teens in foster care. Her background also includes training as a forensic interviewer and experience supporting people after physical trauma or emotional abuse. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Connecticut and a psychology undergraduate degree from Clark University.
Her style is described in her own terms as interactive and caring. She combines conversation, problem-solving, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people build practical skills for daily life. Sessions focus on developing tools to reduce symptoms, manage emotions, and improve communication.
Jennifer works with a broad range of concerns, including addictions, ADHD, eating issues, grief, panic, and compassion fatigue. She lists additional focuses such as attachment issues, family of origin concerns, forgiveness, and social anxiety. The emphasis is on finding workable strategies that fit each person's situation.
Outside of clinical work she gardens, renovates houses, reads, and travels with her husband and two daughters. She relocated to Southern California in 2009 after growing up in Connecticut and has practiced social work since earning her MSW in 2001.
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Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can fit
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take actions that align with what matters to them. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions because it focuses on practical steps toward meaningful goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines thoughts and behaviors together and teaches skills to change patterns that contribute to depression, panic, or low mood. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s perspective and emphasizes listening and collaborative goal setting.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, symptoms, and preferences and then recommend which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process that can change as goals evolve.
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce commute time, and support shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow continuity of care across routine life changes, while the therapist and client decide on pacing and methods that suit daily schedules.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California, Connecticut
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting concerns, and related issues such as ADHD and addictions.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is interactive and client-centered, using talk therapy, problem-solving, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to build practical skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience in a range of practice settings including hospital-based and residential programs.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW licensure in California and practices in that state.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions structured and billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.