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Dr. Jennifer Woehr

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Dr. Jennifer Woehr, NY Psychologist 016316

New York

Dr. Jennifer Woehr - Psychologist, family and parenting focus

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About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting strain
  • Addiction support

About Jennifer

Dr. Jennifer Woehr is a New York psychologist (NY Psychologist 016316) with 25 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, addictions, and sleep problems. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, relationship conflict, trauma and abuse, and life changes.

Her approach is direct and practical. Sessions focus on talking through current problems, learning coping skills, and making small changes that fit daily life. She pays attention to cognitive changes linked to aging, injury, or learning differences and adjusts her work accordingly.

Dr. Woehr has long experience with substance use challenges and domestic or narcissistic abuse, and she can help people process those experiences while building safety strategies. She also works with issues around fertility, postpartum depression, caregiver stress, and isolation. Her practice addresses mood disorders alongside practical concerns such as work and parenting demands.

She describes therapy as a collaborative process. Plans are developed with the client, with clear steps and homework when useful. The focus is on manageable goals and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Dr. Woehr offers services from New York and sees clients in English. International clients are accepted. Before booking, confirm the session formats currently offered by completing the site’s matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.

How sessions work

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Dr. Woehr uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize problem-focused work and practical skills. One common approach is cognitive behavioral style work, which looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches specific strategies for managing anxiety, mood, and sleep problems. It can help with everyday tasks like breaking a worry cycle or improving sleep routines.

She also uses supportive, problem-solving methods for addiction and trauma-related concerns. These methods focus on building coping strategies, recognizing triggers, and planning safety or relapse-prevention steps. That kind of work is helpful when people need to manage cravings, process traumatic experiences, or stabilize mood swings.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as work progresses so strategies can be adjusted collaboratively.

Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats may also reduce the need to be on camera or require less bandwidth, which can help when schedules are tight or a brief focused session is preferred.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFertility issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersNarcissismPostpartum depressionTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of family and parenting concerns does she address?

She helps people with parenting strain, relationship conflict, and coping with life changes that affect the household.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear steps, coping skills, and short-term goals chosen with the client.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 25 years of professional experience working with mood, anxiety, cognitive changes, and substance use issues.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is listed as NY Psychologist 016316 and practices from New York.

Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.

What session formats are available with her?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and billing handled?

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.

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