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Jennifer Kem, LICSW, LCSW
Nevada
LICSW LCSW - Anxiety and Grief Support
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Mindfulness practices
- Caregiver and workplace issues
About Jennifer
Jennifer Kem is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of experience in Nevada. She focuses on common problems people bring to therapy such as grief, anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, and questions about life purpose.
She uses clear, practical conversation to help people notice patterns in thinking and behavior. Sessions often include skills practice and ways to test new responses to old problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the methods she uses alongside acceptance strategies, mindfulness, and client-centered ways of listening.
Jennifer often works with people facing caregiver stress, chronic health issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and workplace difficulties. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation, and low self-esteem. Her practice includes attention to women's issues and young adult transitions.
Her approach combines direct problem-solving with space to address values and meaning. That can look like setting clear goals, trying out behavioral experiments, or using mindfulness to reduce reactivity. She draws on DBT-style emotion regulation skills when anger or intense emotions are present.
Sessions are intended to be practical and focused. The therapist helps clients track progress and adjust strategies when needed. People interested in trying therapy are invited to follow the listed intake steps to begin.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Jennifer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT focuses on concrete steps such as thought records, behavioral experiments, and short skill practice to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful routines.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build actions that match those values. ACT can be useful when people feel stuck by difficult emotions and want to move toward meaningful goals. Client-centered methods provide focused listening and reflection so people feel heard while they try new coping strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean combining CBT skills with mindfulness or ACT exercises and adjusting the plan as progress is tracked.
The biography does not specify online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, have a shorter check-in when time is tight, or avoid travel. The therapist will discuss practical scheduling and session length during the initial match and adjust plans to fit everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Nevada, Virginia, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with grief, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, and career or life-purpose questions.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, structured conversations that focus on noticing thinking and behavior patterns and trying different responses.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of clinical practice as a social worker and holds the LICSW and LCSW credentials listed earlier.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She practices in Nevada and holds the DC LICSW and VA LCSW credentials provided in her profile.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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