- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Jennifer
Jennifer Swanger is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan with 13 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. She uses straightforward conversation to understand what feels stuck and what small changes might help.
Jennifer focuses on practical ways to manage difficult feelings. She listens for patterns in thinking and behavior and works with people to test new approaches. She also pays attention to how past events influence current reactions and coping choices.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Jennifer uses techniques from Client-Centered Therapy to keep the person’s experience central. She may introduce Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas to challenge unhelpful thoughts and Motivational Interviewing strategies when addiction or change is on the table.
People commonly bring issues such as chronic pain, workplace stress, communication problems, control struggles, or guilt and shame. Jennifer also has experience with matters related to divorce, infidelity, domestic violence, and first responder concerns. She talks through what matters most to the individual and helps set practical next steps.
Her approach is collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort. Conversations aim to identify realistic goals and build simple skills to use between sessions. The focus is on clear, manageable steps rather than long lists of theory.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Jennifer commonly blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Client-Centered Therapy means conversations focus on the person's experience and priorities. It helps clarify what matters most in day-to-day life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to test and change unhelpful patterns.She also uses Motivational Interviewing when change feels difficult or when substance use is involved. That approach helps people weigh options, notice mixed feelings about change, and find reasons to move forward at their own pace. Together these methods help with issues like anxiety, addiction, guilt and shame, and trauma-related symptoms.
Finding the right fit is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and adjust which methods are emphasized. That conversation is collaborative and aims to match techniques to what the person needs and can use.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, cut out travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when time is tight. Discuss formats and scheduling during the initial matching process so sessions align with everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional areas include chronic pain, workplace problems, guilt and shame, and related concerns.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses conversational, practical methods to unpack those feelings and identify unhelpful thought patterns. Techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy are often part of that work.
What is her background and experience?
She holds an LMSW and has 13 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and addiction concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LMSW in Michigan.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
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.