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Jennifer Woodruff, LCSW, LICSW
Tennessee
LCSW in Tennessee - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Client-Centered approach
About Jennifer
Jennifer Woodruff is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with eight years of clinical experience. She practices in Tennessee and works with common concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship and family issues.
She began her career as an elementary school teacher and librarian before moving into social work. That background shapes a straightforward, practical approach to therapy. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what can be changed next.
Jennifer uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and try different responses. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen to each person’s perspective and on Motivational Interviewing to support change when people feel stuck.
In sessions she talks through specific problems, helps set small goals, and suggests step-by-step strategies clients can test between visits. She often breaks larger problems into manageable tasks so progress is easier to track.
Common issues she addresses include grief, parenting stress, career decisions, compulsive behaviors, codependency, and coping after trauma or separation. She also supports people dealing with addictions, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Her style is practical and goal-oriented. People who prefer clear steps, homework-style practice, and measurable change tend to find this approach useful. To start, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches used for online work
Jennifer commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing into work with people who are looking for concrete strategies. CBT helps identify thought patterns and everyday behaviors that keep problems going, and it gives clear exercises to practice new responses. Motivational Interviewing focuses on the client’s own goals and helps resolve mixed feelings about making changes.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy elements to listen carefully and shape sessions around what matters most to the person. The therapist and client decide together which approach or combination fits best based on goals, problem areas, and how the client prefers to work. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Session formats are not specified in the provided profile, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework for remote use so progress continues between meetings, and the therapist will discuss practical arrangements when you schedule the first session.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Montana, Rhode Island, New Jersey, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, addictions, trauma, and related issues such as codependency and OCD.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try alternative responses through small, practical experiments between sessions.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has eight years of experience in social work and has worked in community mental health settings after earlier careers as a teacher and librarian.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW and practices in Tennessee.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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