Therapist profile
Jennifer Garvin, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Family and parenting issues
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- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness methods
About Jennifer
Jennifer Garvin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Indiana with 11 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns that include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, parenting and family-related worries. Jennifer also supports people dealing with anger, bipolar mood struggles, compassion fatigue, and life transitions.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with people facing addiction, attachment disruptions, and bereavement. She uses practical methods that come from attachment-based ideas, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on clear goals and on skills people can use between appointments.
In conversation she keeps things direct and collaborative. She asks about what matters most to the client and checks in on progress. Treatment plans are discussed together rather than decided for someone.
Jennifer helps people untangle relationship patterns linked to abandonment, blended family challenges, and communication problems. She also addresses caregiver stress, body image concerns, codependency, divorce and separation issues, and substance-related problems.
Her approach balances talking through painful memories with concrete coping tools. Mindfulness practices and cognitive strategies are used alongside work on attachment patterns. This mix is intended to reduce symptoms and improve everyday functioning rather than promise a specific outcome.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current communication. Online sessions using this approach often look at recurring interactions and help people try new ways of connecting with others. Client-centered therapy centers on the person's perspective and priorities. In remote sessions this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and lets the client's goals guide each meeting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete strategies. In online sessions CBT can include short exercises, skills practice between meetings, and clear homework to test ideas in day-to-day life. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jennifer will discuss options and help decide which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. That choice is made together and can change as goals evolve. Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as current options are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around parenting, work, or care duties, and it can reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins or longer sessions depending on what a person needs and what is offered.Areas of focus
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and family-related worries, plus related issues such as substance concerns and caregiver stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and collaborative. She combines client-centered conversation with practical tools from CBT and mindfulness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working in mental health settings and with people facing grief, addiction, attachment problems, and mood concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Indiana.
In which language can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription model that you can cancel at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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