Therapist profile
Jennifer Rochel, LCSW, LICSW
Louisiana
Licensed clinical social worker - Stress and anger
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- CredentialsLCSW, LICSW
- LicenseLCSW, Louisiana / 11250; LICSW, District of Columbia / LC200001704; LCSW, Arkansas / 28094-C
- NPI1477740207
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationLouisiana
About
- ACT approaches
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Jennifer
Jennifer Rochel is a licensed clinical social worker with two state credentials - LCSW in Arkansas and LICSW in the District of Columbia - and she brings 20 years of practice experience. She focuses on common problems people bring to therapy such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, life changes, relationship strains, parenting concerns, and anger.
Her background includes work in child protection, school settings, and private practice. That mix means she has seen a wide range of situations and practical problems. She describes her approach as person-centered and integrative, using methods that fit each person’s situation rather than a single fixed model.
In sessions she draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify values and take action consistent with those values. Mindfulness practices are offered to help with noticing stress and managing emotional reactions.
Solution-focused methods are used when a person wants concrete, short-term steps to change patterns or resolve a pressing problem. Jennifer pays attention to how culture, identity, and life circumstances shape what a person is experiencing and adapts the work accordingly.
People who are weighing whether to start therapy are invited to compare goals and comfort with her style before scheduling. Practical concerns like coping skills, communication strategies, and managing anger in daily life are commonly part of the sessions.
How sessions work
How ACT, CBT and client-centered work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. It can help with persistent anger, avoidance, or stuck decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to test unhelpful thinking and try new responses. That approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing reactions in tense situations. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens closely and follows the client's pace, which can make it easier to talk about sensitive topics such as trauma or relationship stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jennifer will help figure out which methods seem most useful based on a person's goals, preferences, and life context. She adapts techniques during early sessions so the plan fits the client's needs rather than expecting one fixed model.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online delivery methods. Online work can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. It can also let people use practices like mindfulness exercises and behavior experiments between sessions, so skills are tested in day-to-day situations rather than only in the appointment.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, District of Columbia, Arkansas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, anger, and related issues listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and integrative. She combines CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and solution-focused tools depending on the client's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of social work experience across child protection, school systems, and private practice settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials (AR LCSW, DC LICSW) and practices from Louisiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin 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.