Jennifer Garland, LCSW
Therapist in Missouri
Jennifer Garland is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and major life changes.
- Licensed inMissouri, Illinois
- License2007007218, 149.028339
- NPI 1013033307
- Experience17+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Jennifer
Jennifer Garland is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and major life changes. She focuses on practical steps that make everyday life feel more manageable. Her style is direct, respectful, and grounded in real-world problem solving.
She brings 17 years of experience as an LCSW licensed in Missouri and Illinois. That background includes working with people coping with childhood trauma, parenting challenges, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and mood concerns such as bipolar disorder.
Background and approach
Her caseload has also included addiction, eating-related concerns, ADHD, and complicated family situations like adoption and blended family stress. Jennifer emphasizes strengths and the resources people already have. Sessions are tailored to each person rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
She draws on Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered principles to build understanding and trust, and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior. In a typical session she listens to what matters most, helps set concrete goals, and practices skills people can use between meetings. She also uses narrative and motivational approaches when exploring patterns and readiness for change.
This makes therapy practical and focused on daily life improvements. People seeking online options can work with her through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Those interested start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session according to availability.
Credentials
- LCSW (Missouri)
- License 2007007218 · expires September 2026
- LCSW (Illinois)
- License 149.028339 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1013033307 · 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
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jennifer names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment and practical therapies work online
Jennifer uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This helps when intimacy, trust, or recurring relationship problems cause stress. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors that reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That process includes checking progress and adjusting plans as needed so therapy stays focused and useful.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care flexible. Video sessions let conversations feel close to in-person meetings. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in works best. Live chat and text messaging support quick questions, brief check-ins, or ongoing contact between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy routines and different life situations.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, parenting and relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and mood concerns including bipolar disorder.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and strengths-focused, combining listening with goal-setting and skills practice to make daily life more manageable.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has 17 years of clinical experience, including work with survivors of childhood abuse, people facing addiction, and those navigating complex family situations.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and Missouri and practices from Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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