Therapist profile
Jennifer Speaks, LICSW
Rhode Island
LICSW - Stress and Anger work
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- CredentialsLICSW
- LicenseLICSW, Rhode Island / ISW02366
- NPI1962422345
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationRhode Island
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Anger management
- Concentration help
About Jennifer
Jennifer Speaks is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Rhode Island with 15 years of experience. She works with adults who are wrestling with stress, anxiety, intimacy-related concerns, anger, life changes, and attention and concentration difficulties. Sessions are presented in clear, straightforward language and focus on practical steps people can try between meetings.
Jennifer helps people talk through what’s getting in the way of daily functioning. She listens for patterns in reactions and habits, then helps clients test small changes that can reduce tension. Conversations cover how thoughts, feelings, and behavior interact, and how to respond differently when stress or anger starts to build.
Her approach aims to change everyday routines that keep problems going. That can mean practicing new ways of speaking up, slowing down physical reactions, or breaking tasks into smaller parts to improve concentration. Jennifer also works on repairing closeness and communication when intimacy feels strained.
Appointments include setting clear short-term goals and checking progress each session. Clients leave with concrete steps to try between meetings and a plan for measuring whether those steps help. The focus is on realistic, manageable changes that fit a person’s life.
People who prefer plain talk and practical strategies may find this approach helpful. Before booking, confirm current session formats and any other practical details through the booking process.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Jennifer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing patterns people live with. One common approach helps people notice how thoughts trigger stress and anger, then test new ways of thinking and responding to reduce reactive behavior. That method is useful for anxiety, work frustration, and recurring arguments.Another practical technique focuses on behavioral steps - breaking tasks into smaller pieces, building brief routines, and rehearsing short responses when anger rises. This helps with concentration, daily functioning, and reducing the intensity of outbursts.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what actually helps. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques to emphasize.
Confirm the specific online session formats available before booking, as formats are not listed in the profile. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose quieter times or lower-bandwidth options if that helps them participate. These practical benefits can make it simpler to try new ways of handling anger and stress while keeping therapy consistent with daily life.
Areas of focus
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Primary focus
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Rhode Island
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, anger, coping with life changes, and attention or concentration difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses plain, practical conversation and focuses on small changes people can try between sessions to reduce tension and improve functioning.
What is her background and experience?
She holds 15 years of professional experience working with adults on the listed concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a LICSW licensed in Rhode Island and practices with that credential in the state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are fees 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 then 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.