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Jennifer Swanger, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW - Stress and Addiction Support
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused goals
About Jennifer
Jennifer Swanger is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 13 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, address relationship concerns, and work through trauma and abuse. Jennifer uses straightforward, skills-based work to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
She focuses on practical steps rather than long explanations. Sessions look at thoughts, behaviors, and small changes that can alter daily routines. Jennifer draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and on solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals.
Motivational interviewing is part of her approach when people are ambivalent about change. Trauma-focused methods are used when past events are interfering with current functioning. Conversations center on clear goals, problem solving, and realistic next steps.
Jennifer also addresses related issues like chronic pain and illness, workplace stress, and problems with communication. She discusses control issues, grief around separation or divorce, and concerns tied to substance use. The work tends to be practical and organized, with check-ins on progress and adjustments as needed.
People who want direct, goal-oriented work often find this style useful. Sessions emphasize specific skills and short-term strategies alongside exploring what led to current struggles. To begin, Jennifer asks about current concerns and priorities, then helps plan the first steps forward.
How Jennifer Uses Structured Approaches Online
Jennifer often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT breaks problems into manageable parts and is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely to what matters to each person and to support their own decision making. Motivational Interviewing appears when someone is unsure about change and the goal is to build motivation and practical next steps.Choosing the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try strategies, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That conversation is part of the work rather than a separate step.
Confirm the session formats before booking as specific options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoid needing to be on camera when that helps. Ask about the available session types when scheduling so the format matches practical needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and depression. Additional work includes chronic pain, workplace issues, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented. Sessions focus on skills, changing unhelpful thoughts, and setting short-term steps.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with adults on the concerns listed above.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMSW licensed in Michigan and provides services from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
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 session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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