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Jennifer Wright

Jennifer Wright, LMSW

Michigan

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LMSW in Michigan - Anxiety and Addictions

  • Guilt and shame
  • Grief and loss
  • Body image

About Jennifer

Jennifer Wright is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 14 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and LGBT concerns, and is listed for guilt and shame-related issues as well.

Jennifer helps people talk through what feels overwhelming. Sessions are focused on practical conversation and clear steps you can try between meetings. She adapts the way she talks and plans work to each person's situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all script.

Her background includes years supporting people coping with substance issues and loss. She also addresses body image, eating concerns, fertility and caregiver stress. Jennifer has experience with topics tied to family of origin, communication problems, and forgiveness work.

She is familiar with experiences that intersect with autism and Asperger syndrome, BDSM and kink communities, first responder stresses, and domestic violence histories. Jennifer combines that experience with attention to how anxiety and depression show up in daily life.

Conversations with her tend to be straightforward and goal-minded. She and the client set priorities, try small changes, and check what helps. People looking for a therapist to talk through guilt or shame connected to relationships, identity, or past actions may find this approach useful.

How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions

Jennifer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and behavioral change. One common approach she uses teaches small, manageable strategies to reduce anxiety and interrupt unhelpful thought patterns; this helps with day-to-day stress and rumination. Another approach centers on coping skills for substance use and addictive behaviors, with concrete steps for managing triggers and building alternative routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jennifer will review what you’ve tried, your current needs, and your goals, and then suggest options to try. The choice of methods is collaborative and can be adjusted as you notice what helps most.

The biography does not list explicit session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or letting you choose whether to be on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well over the format you use, and Jennifer will discuss practical arrangements when you set up your first session.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

14+ years

Listed in

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, grief, and depression, and is listed for guilt and shame among other focus areas.

How does she approach therapy?

She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and adapts conversations and plans to each person's situation. Sessions focus on clear steps and checking what helps between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has 14 years of professional experience working with clients on issues such as substance concerns, grief, anxiety, and depression.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - practicing in Michigan.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are costs handled?

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

What do I do to get started?

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.

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