Profile / United States
Jennifer Pena, LMHC
Florida
LMHC - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Works with teens
About Jennifer
Jennifer Pena is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with five years of clinical experience based in Florida. She works with adults, adolescents and teens and addresses concerns such as depression, anxiety, self‑harm, self‑esteem, trauma, grief, anger, relationship strain, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
She uses structured methods alongside conversational work. Jennifer draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client‑centered techniques, narrative approaches, and solution‑focused strategies when these fit a person’s needs.
Sessions include hands‑on tools like worksheets and activities. Jennifer pairs those tools with talking and creative options so people can express ideas in different ways. Her style emphasizes practical steps people can try between meetings.
She has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings and in schools, with experience across developmental stages from teens to adults. That background informs how she structures sessions and sets short‑term goals.
Jennifer asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire before their first meeting. Scheduling follows that match step so the first session can focus on clear goals. Her practice operates from Florida and sessions are conducted in English.
How these therapy methods translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical alternatives. Online CBT sessions often use worksheets and brief exercises to track patterns and try new behaviors between meetings, which helps with anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance. In an online setting DBT skills training can include guided practice, role‑play, and homework to build better emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Client‑Centered Therapy centers on the person’s own priorities and uses reflective conversation to clarify goals. Online sessions can use that conversational style alongside structured tools to balance exploration with action steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jennifer will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to use based on their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is reviewed over the first few sessions and adjusted as needed.
Confirm the available session formats before booking because the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow use of digital worksheets during or between meetings, and reduce travel time. Some formats also let people have a shorter check‑in when time is limited or rely less on video when bandwidth is an issue.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly works with stress, anxiety, depression, self‑harm, relationship strain, grief, trauma, anger, and career or compassion fatigue issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
She combines CBT with client‑centered work, DBT skills, narrative techniques, and solution‑focused tools. Sessions mix talking with worksheets and practical activities.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of clinical experience and has worked in inpatient, outpatient, and school settings with teens and adults.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LMHC, licensed in Florida, and provides services from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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