Jennifer Gaumer, LCSW

Jennifer Gaumer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Southern California with 15 years of experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of life challenges. She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Connecticut School of Social Work in 2001 and holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Clark University. Her clinical background includes work in a hospital-based child guidance clinic, a residential treatment center, and a community-based professional parenting program serving teenagers in foster care, experience that informs her ability to work with diverse needs.

Jennifer works with clients facing anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting difficulties, ADHD, OCD, learning differences, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, bipolar disorder, and other mood and stress-related issues. As a trained forensic interviewer, she has particular experience assisting people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. Her approach combines evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered therapy, and mindfulness techniques to help clients develop practical skills and greater emotional balance.

Known for a warm, interactive, and caring counseling style, she emphasizes collaboration and skill-building so clients can address symptoms and pursue meaningful changes. Originally from Connecticut, she relocated to Southern California in 2009. Outside of practice she enjoys gardening, home renovation projects, reading, trips to the beach, and traveling with her husband and two daughters. She looks forward to working with individuals and families who are ready to begin the work of change.