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Jennifer Baumgardner, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered approach
- Fertility and postpartum focus
About Jennifer
Jennifer Baumgardner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 14 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, as well as grief, depression, and addictions. Her practice also includes support for LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, and life changes such as career shifts and bipolar management.
She uses straightforward CBT methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, and client-centered techniques to keep the conversation focused on what matters to the person. Sessions are conversational and practical, aimed at small, testable changes rather than vague promises. She also addresses fertility challenges, postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth loss, seasonal affective disorder, women’s health topics, and issues common to young adults.
Her background includes working with a wide range of adults at different life stages. Jennifer draws on 14 years of clinical experience in California to shape plans that match a person’s goals. She combines structured exercises with open listening so people can try alternative ways of responding to stress and setbacks.
People who choose her can expect concrete tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered support. That means identifying patterns, practicing different responses, and reviewing what works. The focus is on practical steps you can use between sessions.
To start, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Payments use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and session details are confirmed after the initial match.
How CBT and client-centered work in online sessions
Jennifer uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns and habits that contribute to stress or low mood. CBT sessions focus on concrete steps - noticing thoughts, testing new behaviors, and reviewing results - which can be practical to continue between meetings.She also uses client-centered techniques that keep the conversation focused on the person’s priorities. That approach emphasizes listening and reflecting so goals and next steps come from the person rather than a preset plan.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jennifer will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That means trying structured CBT work when a client wants clear exercises, and relying more on client-centered conversation when exploration is useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family time, require less travel, and let people continue structured practice between meetings. Many people find that the combination of CBT exercises and regular check-ins transfers well to remote sessions, while the therapist and client adjust pace and focus together.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, addictions, and issues around parenting and intimacy among other concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try small behavioral experiments that test new ways of coping.
What is her clinical experience?
She has 14 years of experience as a clinician working with adults at different life stages and with a range of presenting problems.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary by location.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling the first session.
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