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Jennifer Gaumer, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Parenting
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Trauma-informed interviewing
- Skills for everyday life
About Jennifer
Jennifer Gaumer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, ADHD, trauma, and other mood and stress-related problems. Jennifer’s background includes hospital child guidance, residential treatment, and community parenting programs for teens in foster care.
She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Connecticut School of Social Work and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Clark University. Her experience includes work as a forensic interviewer, which involved supporting people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
Jennifer uses practical talking methods and skills-based approaches. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered methods, and mindfulness practices. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts and habits and trying different ways of responding.
Her style is interactive and direct. She guides people through concrete tools - thought records, behavior experiments, emotion regulation skills, and acceptance strategies - so they can reduce distress and manage day-to-day challenges. Jennifer also helps people with communication and attachment-related concerns.
She has worked in multiple treatment settings and with a broad range of worries, from panic and grief to addictions and seasonal mood changes. Outside of work she gardens, renovates at home, and spends time with her husband and two daughters.
How cognitive and acceptance approaches work online
Jennifer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that keep problems going. CBT often involves brief experiments, thought records, and behavior changes to reduce anxiety, panic, or low mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without fighting them and choosing actions that align with personal values, which can help with chronic stress and avoidance.She also draws on client-centered ideas to listen and reflect what matters to the person, and on DBT strategies for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when strong emotions are present. Deciding which mix to use is collaborative - she and the client will review goals and try approaches that fit the person’s situation and preferences.
If you want online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking. The practical benefits of working remotely include easier scheduling around work or childcare, the ability to do shorter check-ins when needed, and not needing extra travel time. Online work can make it simpler to practice skills in real-life settings and bring notes or worksheets into the session during the appointment.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, grief, eating issues, mood disorders, and related problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses practical, skills-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, DBT elements, client-centered work, and mindfulness techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working in settings such as a hospital child guidance clinic, residential treatment, and community parenting programs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies by location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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