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Jennifer Rhodes, LICSW
Alabama
LICSW - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy optionsAbout Jennifer
Jennifer Rhodes is an Alabama-licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with 10 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem concerns, relationship and family issues, addiction, bipolar disorder, and trauma and abuse.
Jennifer uses clear, structured approaches in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. She also uses client-centered and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques and discussive methods that help people reflect on meaning and values.
In practice she focuses on practical steps. Sessions often begin by identifying the problem and small, doable changes. Cognitive strategies, behavioral experiments, and skills for emotion regulation are commonly part of the work. She also brings conversational, reflective methods when people want to understand patterns over time.
Jennifer has supported people through major life changes, grief, recovery from trauma, and workplace or career strain. She helps people work on relationship concerns and on managing anger and compassion fatigue. For many clients the mix of skill-building and reflective talk helps reduce immediate distress and create clearer next steps.
Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. People who prefer structured, practical steps alongside space to think through meaning often find this style helpful. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site's process to begin.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Jennifer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and test thoughts that keep them stuck. CBT sessions focus on clear steps - tracking thoughts, trying small behavioral experiments, and reviewing what changed. Client-Centered Therapy provides open listening and reflection so clients can make sense of what matters to them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy supplies concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before deciding which methods to use. The plan can shift over time as goals change and progress becomes clearer.
The original biography did not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people use video when useful or choose alternatives that require less bandwidth or no camera depending on what works for them.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar disorder, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, anger, career strain, coping with life changes, LGBT concerns, coaching, and compassion fatigue.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her work combines practical, skills-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered listening and DBT skills when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has practiced as a therapist for 10 years.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LICSW and is licensed in Alabama.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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