- Guilt and shame
- Grief and loss
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Jennifer
Jennifer Kem is a licensed clinical social worker in Nevada with ten years of practice experience. She works with adults dealing with grief, stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, depression, and guilt and shame.
Jennifer listens for the specific things that weigh a person down. She uses practical talk and skills so people can test small changes between sessions. Conversations focus on what matters now - feelings, choices, and the next step someone can try.
Her work draws on Client-Centered methods and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to clarify unhelpful thinking and try different responses. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts and move toward chosen values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used for managing strong emotions and improving communication.
Jennifer often supports people coping with caregiving stress, chronic health problems, adoption or foster care issues, and life transitions. She also addresses isolation, workplace pressures, and the particular strain of guilt and shame tied to family or faith.
Her approach is conversational and goal-focused. Sessions look at what is keeping someone stuck and practice tools they can use in daily life. People who work with her typically get clear strategies and a plan for the next steps.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not accepted. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Jennifer commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on noticing painful thoughts and choosing actions that fit a person's values, which can help when guilt or shame gets in the way of everyday life. CBT looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical steps to test and change unhelpful thoughts.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust those methods as sessions progress.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce the need to travel. Licensed professionals often use online sessions to practice mindfulness exercises, try behavioral experiments between meetings, and review skill-building materials together so the work can be applied in day-to-day life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Nevada, Virginia, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with grief, stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, and guilt and shame among other areas.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses conversational, skill-based work drawing on Client-Centered therapy, CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness to help people notice thoughts, manage emotions, and try new behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
Jennifer has ten years of clinical experience working with adults across a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Nevada.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started scheduling a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.