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Jennifer Quinn

Therapist · Michigan

Compassionate social worker for practical change

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Jennifer Quinn
Credentials
LMSW, LCSW
License
LMSW, Michigan · 6801099206; LCSW, Illinois · 149.018711; LCSW, Virginia · 0904015974
NPI
1942753348
Experience
16 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan
  • Focus on codependency
  • Evidence informed methods
  • Goal oriented work

About Jennifer

Jennifer Quinn is a licensed social worker who brings 16 years of clinical experience to her practice. She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and works from Michigan. Jennifer focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, and motivation, and she also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns, codependency, addiction, grief, and parenting stress.

Her approach is practical and direct. Sessions include conversation that is tailored to what each person needs. She aims to help people build confidence, manage emotions, and make small changes that add up to a better day-to-day life.

Jennifer uses a mix of evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, and acceptance-based strategies. She also integrates emotion-focused techniques and trauma-focused approaches when those fit the issue at hand. The goal is to pick tools that match a person's situation and preferences rather than follow a one-size-fits-all plan.

People meet her for help with difficult transitions, coping skills, and habits that feel stuck. She talks through realistic steps for improving sleep, eating, anger, or substance use concerns and supports people dealing with caregiving strain or major life changes.

Her tone is respectful and compassionate. She encourages clients to set achievable goals and works alongside them to track progress. To begin, a short questionnaire and a scheduling step are used to match people with the right session times.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low motivation, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns in thoughts and behaviors and testing small, practical experiments to change them. CBT can help with sleep, mood, and worry. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding emotions and improving how people express needs and connect in relationships.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. Sessions are collaborative, and plans are adjusted based on what helps most in daily life.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, shorten the time spent traveling, and support ongoing check-ins between major life events. Some formats may allow shorter check-ins that fit a lunch break, or audio-only meetings that use less bandwidth. Discuss scheduling needs and format preferences during the initial matching process to find what works best.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

Michigan, Illinois, Virginia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship issues, and codependency among other concerns.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is practical and collaborative, using conversation, skill building, and tailored plans to address daily struggles and longer-term goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 16 years of professional work experience in clinical settings.

What credentials and region does she practice in?

She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Michigan.

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 sessions scheduled and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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