Jennifer Brown, LICSW

Therapist in Massachusetts

Jennifer Brown is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles.

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Licensed inMassachusetts
License117317
NPI 1992146658
Experience10+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Jennifer

Jennifer Brown is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She is direct and practical in sessions, aiming to make conversations about hard topics feel manageable. Parents and people facing life changes can expect clear guidance and steady support.

She draws on ten years of clinical experience across hospitals and outpatient settings. Early work in psychiatric emergency rooms and inpatient units shaped her ability to respond calmly to strong emotions.

Background and approach

For the past decade she has focused on outpatient therapy with adults dealing with trauma, mood disorders, and relationship or parenting concerns. Her approach blends attachment-based ideas with client-centered care. That means she pays attention to how early bonds shape current reactions while following each person's goals and pace.

She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and dialectical behavior tools to teach emotion regulation skills. Sessions are practical and conversational. Jennifer listens for patterns in thoughts and communication, then offers simple exercises people can try between sessions.

She often works on improving how people talk about needs, set boundaries, and manage stress in daily life. Her additional focus includes adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, grief, and challenges related to identity and sexual orientation. Jennifer practices in Massachusetts and conducts sessions in English, including with clients who live outside the United States.

Credentials

LICSW (Massachusetts): License 117317 · expires November 2026
NPI: 1992146658 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Jennifer lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues

Approaches Jennifer names

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Online support

Attachment, skills work, and online options

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people notice how they react in close relationships and practice new ways of connecting. Client-centered therapy puts the person's goals and experience at the center, offering a nonjudgmental space to talk through struggles and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going by teaching practical skills to change them and reduce symptoms like anxiety or panic.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Jennifer will listen to your goals, try methods out in session, and adjust what she does based on what helps. Together you can combine attachment exploration with skill-building so therapy feels helpful and relevant to real life.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when it's useful, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter voice check-in is preferred, and messaging or live chat can be used for brief check-ins, tracking homework, or staying connected between appointments. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does she address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, grief, eating issues, anger, self esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and conversational, blending attachment-based ideas, client-centered work, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques to match each person's needs.

What background does she bring to therapy?

She has ten years of clinical experience and previously worked in psychiatric emergency rooms and inpatient psychiatric units, followed by years in outpatient care.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds an MA and practices as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She accepts international clients, allowing people living in other countries to connect for online sessions.

How are sessions conducted?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication needs.

How much do sessions cost and how do I start?

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