Therapist profile
Jennifer Baumgardner, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, California / 25353
- NPI1528100112
- Experience14 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Fertility and postpartum focus
About Jennifer
Jennifer Baumgardner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 14 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, addictions, and anger, among other concerns. Sessions are practical and focused on what is happening now. She aims to help people reduce reactivity and find clearer ways to respond when feelings run high.
Her work combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). That means conversations start with the client’s experience and goals. She listens for patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, then practices alternative responses together. Sessions include skills practice and real-world steps to try between meetings.
Jennifer has experience supporting people through fertility struggles, postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth issues, and seasonal changes in mood. She also addresses intimacy-related problems, parenting stress, career concerns, and the emotional impact of trauma or abuse. She uses straightforward language and concrete strategies in session.
Her approach is collaborative. Clients can expect to set priorities, try specific exercises, and review what worked or didn’t. Treatment choices are adjusted based on progress and preferences rather than a fixed prescription.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow the standards of a California LCSW. Before booking, confirm the current session options through the platform. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the individual’s experience and goals. In practice this means conversations start with what matters most to the client. It helps with emotional overwhelm, relationship problems, and issues like grief where being heard and understood is important.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Sessions involve identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing specific skills to change reactions. CBT is often helpful for anger, anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods suit their needs and preferences. Plans are adjusted as progress is reviewed so the work stays practical and relevant.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist during the matching steps about session length, pacing, and what will work best for day-to-day life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with anger related to stress, relationships, parenting, grief, and life changes. She can also help with frustration at work and resentment that builds over time.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral techniques. Conversations focus on current problems, patterns of thinking, and practical skills to try between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 14 years of experience as a therapist working with adults across a range of concerns. Her background includes work with people facing infertility, maternal mental health, and trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, California LCSW, practicing in California. Sessions follow the scope of that credential.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify them. Please check the platform options to see what formats are offered for scheduling.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Review the platform’s payment details for exact rates.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That initiates the intake and first appointment process.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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