- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Jennifer
Jennifer "Jen" Bindeman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) practicing in Maryland with 15 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with issues such as LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, eating problems, self-esteem struggles, and depression. Jen frames clients as the experts on their own stories and helps them notice strengths they already have.
Her approach is straightforward and respectful. She uses methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to support practical changes. Sessions focus on identifying values, building skills for emotion regulation, and using small steps to address eating and self-image challenges.
Jen pays attention to attachment and abandonment themes that often show up after trauma or in relationship stress. She also works with issues tied to family of origin, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and substance use concerns. When you bring a problem, she helps name patterns and suggests concrete ways to try instead.
For people involved in kink, BDSM, or alternative sex cultures, she approaches topics without judgment and aims to make conversation pragmatic and clear. She also supports people with autism spectrum traits and those coping with dissociation, domestic violence histories, or communication and control issues.
Her goal is to help clients access their own strengths and map a path forward. The first sessions typically focus on what matters most to the client and on small, manageable steps to begin shifting behavior and self-view.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions aligned with those values. It can be useful for addressing shame, guilt, low motivation, and patterns that keep someone stuck. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can find their own answers; it supports exploration of self-esteem and identity concerns without pushing a fixed agenda.The therapist treats choosing an approach as a collaborative process. She will discuss what techniques fit the client’s goals and preferences and adjust methods over time. The aim is to match practical strategies to the problems the client brings, whether that means practicing DBT skills, trying ACT experiments, or using motivational interviewing to shift behavior.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life - for example, shorter check-ins during a work break, audio-only conversations when bandwidth is low, or video sessions when face-to-face interaction helps. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises like mindfulness practices and behavioral experiments to remote settings so therapeutic work can continue when in-person meetings are not practical.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, eating and body-image issues, low self-esteem, and depression. The profile lists many related focuses like attachment issues, substance concerns, and family of origin problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. The style emphasizes clients as experts on their own stories and practical skill building.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience. That timeline reflects her cumulative clinical practice in the region.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LICSW and LCSW-C credentials and is licensed in Maryland. The profile notes licensure across nearby jurisdictions but lists Maryland for location.
Does she speak other languages or work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or in-person sessions are available.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. The exact fee depends on which regional rate applies.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process initiates the intake and first appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.