Jennifer Garland, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW specializing in trauma and families
- Strengths-based approach
- Family and parenting focus
- Video phone chat text
About Jennifer Garland
Jennifer Garland, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), brings 17 years of experience as an individual and family therapist licensed in both Missouri and Illinois. She has supported people facing anxiety, stress, depression, substance use challenges, parenting difficulties, and a wide range of life transitions. Her work includes extensive experience with survivors of childhood abuse and trauma, and she frequently assists clients navigating relationship concerns, grief, caregiving strain, and issues related to adoption and foster care.
Her practice emphasizes a strengths-based perspective, helping clients identify and draw on abilities and resources they already possess. Jennifer blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with humanistic and integrative approaches to tailor care to each person and family. She values individualized treatment plans that respect the uniqueness of each client and the particular dynamics present in family systems.
Recognizing that reaching out for help is a significant step, Jennifer approaches therapy with empathy and practical focus. She works collaboratively with clients to set goals, address immediate concerns, and build skills that support longer-term well-being. Her background in working with trauma, attachment issues, and complex family situations informs a compassionate approach to clinical care.
Her practice emphasizes a strengths-based perspective, helping clients identify and draw on abilities and resources they already possess. Jennifer blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with humanistic and integrative approaches to tailor care to each person and family. She values individualized treatment plans that respect the uniqueness of each client and the particular dynamics present in family systems.
Recognizing that reaching out for help is a significant step, Jennifer approaches therapy with empathy and practical focus. She works collaboratively with clients to set goals, address immediate concerns, and build skills that support longer-term well-being. Her background in working with trauma, attachment issues, and complex family situations informs a compassionate approach to clinical care.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommitment issuesControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jennifer Garland have?
Jennifer Garland has 17 years of experience as a therapist.
Is Jennifer Garland a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are IL LCSW 149.028339 and MO LCSW 2007007218.
In which languages does Jennifer Garland provide therapy?
Jennifer Garland provides therapy in English.
Where is Jennifer Garland located?
Jennifer Garland is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Jennifer Garland as my therapist?
You can work with Jennifer Garland through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jennifer Garland work with international clients?
Yes, Jennifer Garland works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jennifer Garland cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Jennifer commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships influence current patterns - this approach helps people and families repair connection, build trust, and address attachment issues that affect relationships and parenting. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and supporting each person to find their own solutions - this approach is useful for building self-esteem, coping with life changes, and navigating grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another tool in her work, offering practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jennifer collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds. The aim is to create a tailored plan that feels productive and respectful of each person’s values.
Online therapy can make that collaborative work more accessible. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients gain flexibility to attend sessions from different locations and around busy schedules. These options allow licensed professionals to offer consistent support, short-check ins, and ongoing skill-building in ways that fit modern life.