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Jennifer Metzger, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT and DBT methods
- Solution-focused work
- Trauma-informed strategies
About Jennifer
Jennifer Metzger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 13 years of experience. She helps people navigate relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions. Jenny uses clear, practical techniques to help clients notice patterns and try different responses.
She focuses on reshaping thoughts and behaviors through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while drawing on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and solution-focused methods as needed. Sessions include focused conversation, skill practice, and small experiments to test new ways of reacting to stress. The aim is to build more effective habits for managing emotions and relationships.
Her background includes a BA in Psychology from North Carolina Central University and a Master of Social Work from NC State. She has worked in hospitals and outpatient settings, supporting people through grief, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and life-cycle transitions. That clinical experience informs a practical approach in therapy.
Jenny listens to understand a person’s thoughts, values, and stresses, then offers reflections and strategies to increase awareness. She often uses short-term, solution-focused work when people want concrete steps to try between sessions. For those coping with trauma, she blends trauma-focused techniques with cognitive and behavioral tools to reduce unhelpful reactions.
Clients can expect straightforward goals, homework between sessions, and a focus on what changes will help day-to-day life. She supports people working through issues such as family of origin problems, infidelity, divorce and separation, caregiver strain, and end-of-life concerns. The emphasis is on practical skills and clearer thinking to respond differently in difficult situations.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Jennifer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives concrete tools to practice between sessions, which can be useful for depression, low self-esteem, and relationship patterns.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. DBT-style skills help when emotions feel overwhelming or when communication repeatedly breaks down. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify goals and strengthen motivation when someone is uncertain about change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss goals and preferences with each person and suggest which methods to prioritize. That collaboration helps decide whether to emphasize short-term solution-focused exercises, CBT skill-building, or trauma-focused techniques.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow focused check-ins during a lunch break, or let someone work on skills from their usual environment. Therapists can adapt homework and practice to fit real-life routines and constraints, which helps practical skill-building and consistent progress.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address most often?
She focuses on relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related concerns like caregiver stress and infidelity.
How does she approach therapy?
Her approach centers on changing thoughts and behaviors using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and solution-focused techniques for practical steps.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of clinical experience and has worked in hospitals and outpatient settings supporting people through loss, chronic illness, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices there.
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 sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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