Jennifer Friedman, MD, LCSW-C

Therapist in Maryland

Jennifer Friedman is a licensed clinician in Maryland who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career frustration, and depression.

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Licensed inMaryland
License27805
NPI 1750962940
Experience4+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Jennifer

Jennifer Friedman is a licensed clinician in Maryland who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career frustration, and depression. She approaches sessions with simple, practical support and belief in each person's strengths. Taking a first step toward change can feel hard, and she aims to make that step easier and clearer.

Her style centers on listening first and following the client's lead. She uses attachment-based ideas to notice patterns in relationships and how they shape feelings.

Background and approach

She also draws on client-centered methods that focus on respect and empathy to create a trusting space. Mindfulness techniques are part of how she helps people handle strong emotions in the moment. Narrative work is used to help people reframe difficult stories and notice different possibilities for their lives.

Sessions often include short exercises and questions that help clients practice new ways of thinking and relating. Jennifer brings four years of professional experience to her practice. She believes clients are the experts on their lives and that therapy is a collaborative process.

Her aim is to help people build skills they can use outside sessions. She works with adults on issues like communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, midlife transitions, self-love, women’s concerns, and workplace stress. Sessions are offered in English and are scheduled to fit each person's life.

Credentials

LCSW-C (Maryland): License 27805 · expires October 2026
NPI: 1750962940 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

How attachment ideas and mindfulness work online

Attachment-based approaches look at how early relationship patterns shape current feelings and reactions; online sessions use conversation and reflective prompts to make those patterns clearer and to try new ways of relating. Client-centered work focuses on respect, empathy, and following the person's pace to build trust and confidence in problem solving.

Mindfulness exercises teach simple grounding and breathing skills to reduce overwhelm and bring attention into the present moment. Narrative techniques help people tell their story differently, spot recurring themes, and consider alternative meanings that support change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. This exploration is gradual and tailored to individual needs.

Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and messaging lets people reflect in writing between meetings. These options are designed to offer flexibility so therapy can fit into busy lives.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, career struggles, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, and workplace issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and respectful, with emphasis on listening first. She follows the client’s lead while offering practical tools and reflective questions.

What experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working with adults on stress, anxiety, motivation, and related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds MD and LCSW-C credentials and practices in Maryland.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

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

How are costs and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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