Therapist profile
Jennifer Schlegel, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Anxiety
Continue with JenniferKey details
- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Delaware / PC-0011610; LPC, Pennsylvania / pc009149; LPC, Virginia / 0701013021
- NPI1174019624
- Experience22 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Present-focused work
About Jennifer
Jennifer Schlegel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 22 years of experience in clinical work in the United States. She practices in Pennsylvania and focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and reactions to trauma and abuse. Jennifer uses straightforward, present-focused work to help people manage immediate difficulties.
Her approach centers on present-moment work and practical skills. She uses techniques drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Conversations aim to clarify what matters to the person and to build concrete strategies for managing strong reactions like anger or panic.
Sessions tend to emphasize noticing thoughts and feelings as they arise. Jennifer helps people build awareness, test unhelpful thinking patterns, and practice small behavior changes. She also teaches grounding and mindfulness skills to reduce reactivity and to regain composure when stress or resentment starts to build.
She has worked with issues such as hoarding, body-focused repetitive behaviors, obsessive-compulsive patterns, phobias, and panic attacks in addition to mood disorders. Her work often includes addressing guilt, shame, and body image concerns alongside core anxiety or depressive symptoms.
Jennifer notes she generally offers early morning live session times. To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first appointment. She offers services in English and is licensed as LPC in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values, which can reduce the build-up of anger and resentment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thinking patterns and behaviors keep problems going. It teaches practical steps to test and change unhelpful thoughts and to try different responses when stress or irritability rises. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing skills to lower physiological arousal and to create space before reacting. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to pick methods that match their goals and daily life. That means trying a few strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the focus as needed. The original biography does not list specific session formats beyond noting early morning live session times, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow practice of skills in real-life settings. Some formats require less bandwidth or make it simpler to keep sessions shorter during a workday. Discuss scheduling preferences and practical constraints when arranging the first appointment so sessions fit into everyday routines.Areas of focus
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to anger?
She supports people dealing with anger alongside stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style for managing temper?
Her style is present-focused and practical, using awareness and skill practice to reduce reactivity and manage strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional experience working with a range of mood, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she work?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Pennsylvania; she also holds LPC licensure in Delaware.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography mentions early morning live session times; confirm the current session formats and timing before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
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.
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