Therapist profile
Jennifer Baumgardner, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting focus
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Perinatal concerns
About Jennifer
Jennifer Baumgardner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 14 years of experience. She sees adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting pressures, and life changes. Jennifer also has experience addressing fertility and perinatal concerns, substance-related issues, and intimacy-related matters.
Her style is grounded in Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Sessions focus on practical conversation and problem solving. She listens to what is most pressing and helps people identify small, concrete steps to try between meetings.
Jennifer has worked across many life stages and with people from varied backgrounds. That background informs a straightforward approach to challenges like career transitions, seasonal mood shifts, and low self-esteem. She uses CBT techniques to break down thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.
In sessions about parenting or family stress, she aims to clarify goals and improve everyday routines and communication. For fertility, pregnancy, postpartum concerns, and pregnancy loss, she offers a practical way to talk through emotions and plan coping strategies.
She encourages direct, focused work on issues such as anger, addictions, bipolar-related concerns, and coping with trauma and abuse. Conversations are kept clear, with an emphasis on what can change now and next steps that fit a person’s life.
People interested in beginning work are asked to complete a short online matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s experience. It involves listening, reflecting, and helping someone identify their own goals. This approach can help when someone needs space to sort through difficult feelings and decide what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is about noticing patterns in thoughts and behaviors and testing small changes. It often includes short exercises or experiments to try between sessions and can help with anxiety, depression, and relationship stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress and new priorities emerge.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats. Before booking, confirm which online session options are offered. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit meetings into a workday, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Online work can support focused skill practice and follow-up between in-person visits or other care.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
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What concerns does she help with related to family life?
She works with adults on parenting stress, family conflict, and intimacy-related issues. Additional focuses include fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum matters.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
The approach combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Sessions emphasize practical conversation and small steps to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience as a clinician. That time includes work with people across different life stages and concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California. Her practice is listed in that state.
Can non-US or international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location. 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.
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