About Jennifer
Jennifer Schlegel, LPC, helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports those dealing with trauma, phobias, obsessive behaviors, and related concerns. Her tone is direct and practical, aimed at people who feel overwhelmed and want clear steps forward.
She brings 22 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania. Jennifer focuses on the present moment and on what can be done now to reduce distress.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to be open and nonjudgmental so clients can talk through difficult thoughts and feelings. Her approach mixes evidence-informed methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness with a client-centered stance. That means she listens first, then helps the person choose skills that fit their life.
She emphasizes small, doable changes rather than big, abstract promises. Jennifer often uses tools from acceptance and commitment strategies and dialectical behavior skills when helpful. These approaches can help with anxiety, panic, obsessive habits, and trouble managing strong emotions.
She works with each person to set clear goals and track progress in simple ways. Many people find practical strategies more useful than long explanations. Jennifer offers short, focused work on skills such as grounding, thought management, exposure-style steps for fears, and routines that support mood.
She also partners with clients to adapt plans when life gets busy or new problems appear.
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions that move a person toward a meaningful life, which can help with anxiety, avoidance, and low motivation.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. It is often used for panic, phobias, obsessive thoughts, and mood problems by breaking issues into manageable steps and tracking small wins.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Jennifer will collaborate with each client to pick methods that match goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. She listens to what helps and adjusts plans over time so work stays useful and realistic.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer sessions and skills practice, while phone calls can fit into a short break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging allow quick check-ins, progress notes, or brief skill coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep work moving forward consistently.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
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- Experience
- 22 years
- Licensed
- Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia
- Languages
- English
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