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Jennifer McLucas, LCPC
Maryland
Licensed counselor - Anxiety and addictions
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness methods
About Jennifer
Jennifer McLucas is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with ten years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, family and parenting concerns, and major life changes.
She focuses on clear, goal-oriented work. Sessions look at unhelpful thoughts and patterns and practice different ways of responding. Jennifer draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques alongside DBT skills, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and attachment-informed ideas to address worries, impulsive reactions, and substance use challenges.
Her background includes work in residential settings, day programs, outpatient care, in-home services, and addiction services. That variety informs practical steps she offers when a person is managing mood shifts, cravings, or relationship conflict. She has substantial experience supporting people with addiction, anxiety, depression, anger management, and self-esteem problems.
In session she emphasizes collaboration and concrete goals. People and their life choices guide what comes next. Practical homework, behavior experiments, and short-term coping skills are common parts of her approach.
Jennifer aims to reduce shame and blame while improving communication and coping. She helps with workplace stress, seasonal mood changes, midlife transitions, isolation, and issues common to women. If someone prefers a straightforward, skills-focused approach, she can help clarify next steps and work on measurable changes.
How her approaches translate to online work
Jennifer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT focuses on clear, step-by-step exercises and behavior experiments that fit well into weekly check-ins and short between-session tasks.She also draws on Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationships shape patterns in close relationships. This approach helps with trust issues, communication problems, and feeling stuck in repeating cycles. Client-Centered Therapy guides the way sessions are paced, with the therapist listening and following what the client brings into the room.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques suit their goals and preferences and adjust methods as progress is made. That decision is practical and based on present concerns and what is most helpful in session.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people appreciate online work because it can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Online sessions can also make it simpler to practice skills between meetings and to try behavior experiments that fit into everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on most?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, family and parenting issues, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered, practical approach that emphasizes collaboration and concrete goals. Techniques are drawn from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
What is her clinical background?
She has ten years of experience and has worked in residential settings, day programs, outpatient care, in-home services, and addiction services.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCPC licensed in Maryland and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin working with her?
Choose the "See online therapy options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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