Therapist profile
Dr. Jennifer Enigk, PA Psychologist PS016898
Pennsylvania
Dr. Jennifer Enigk - Psychologist, Anger and Addictions
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- CredentialsPA Psychologist PS016898
- LicensePsychologist, Pennsylvania / PS016898
- NPI1710612221
- Experience13 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- Anger management skills
- Addiction support
- First responder issues
About Jennifer
Dr. Jennifer Enigk is a Pennsylvania psychologist (PA Psychologist PS016898) with 13 years as a licensed psychologist. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, anger, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and life changes.
She has experience supporting people who come into contact with the justice system and those connected to law enforcement. She also focuses on drug and alcohol addiction, first responder issues, veteran and armed forces concerns, mood disorders, sex addiction, and questions about life purpose. Her background includes both clinical work and practice with people facing legal or occupational stressors.
In sessions she treats the person as the expert on their own story. She works collaboratively and points out existing strengths people can use to change patterns that cause distress. The first session is used to map immediate concerns and set practical, achievable goals.
Her style is straightforward and problem-focused. Conversations include skills for managing strong feelings, strategies to reduce cravings and risky behavior, and planning for stressful situations related to work or legal matters. She encourages concrete steps people can try between sessions.
Over time she helps people notice patterns behind anger, anxiety, or substance use and build alternatives that feel manageable. She asks about what matters to each person and ties changes to those priorities. People who appreciate direct feedback and practical tools often do well in this approach.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used in a clear, skills-focused way. One approach emphasizes emotion regulation and behavioral skills to help people notice triggers, slow escalation, and choose different responses. This helps with sudden anger, workplace frustration, and recurring arguments.Another approach concentrates on substance use and relapse prevention. It focuses on identifying high-risk situations, building coping plans, and practicing alternatives to substance-driven responses. That work supports people managing drug and alcohol problems alongside anger or mood symptoms.
Choosing the right method is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match techniques to what the person wants to change, their daily life, and what feels workable. This means adjusting goals and strategies as progress is made.
Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to practice skills in real-life contexts and bring those experiences back for discussion.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related concerns does she address?
She works with anger that shows up as snapping at loved ones, growing resentment, frustration at work, and problems managing strong reactions in stressful situations.
How would she approach issues like anger or addiction?
The approach is evidence-based and practical, focusing on skills to manage intense emotions, reduce risky behavior, and change unhelpful patterns through collaborative goal-setting.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has 13 years as a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania and a total of 20 years of professional work experience.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is listed as PA Psychologist PS016898 and practices in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.