Jennifer Maguire, LPC
Compassionate New Jersey LPC guiding meaningful change
- Client-centered care
- CBT and DBT skills
- Strengths-based approach
About Jennifer Maguire
Jennifer Maguire is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey who was born and raised in the state. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University and earned two master’s degrees from Rowan University and the University of Phoenix. With more than two decades of experience in the counseling field, she brings an interactive, warm, and empathetic style to her work that centers on genuine listening and respectful engagement.
Her practice is rooted in a client-centered philosophy that recognizes people as the experts on their own lives. Working from a strengths-based, solutions-focused perspective, she draws on multiple therapeutic methods to help clients identify strengths and build personalized plans that address their goals. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, supportive therapies, and problem-solving strategies, she assists clients in exploring how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and in uncovering thought patterns that may contribute to self-defeating behaviors and beliefs.
Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy, she guides clients in developing practical skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation, with the aim of increasing the capacity for joy and greater emotional freedom. Jennifer’s goal is to understand each person’s concerns and to support their journey toward improved emotional and mental well-being. She encourages people to take the courageous first step toward change and offers support and empowerment along the way.
Her practice is rooted in a client-centered philosophy that recognizes people as the experts on their own lives. Working from a strengths-based, solutions-focused perspective, she draws on multiple therapeutic methods to help clients identify strengths and build personalized plans that address their goals. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, supportive therapies, and problem-solving strategies, she assists clients in exploring how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and in uncovering thought patterns that may contribute to self-defeating behaviors and beliefs.
Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy, she guides clients in developing practical skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation, with the aim of increasing the capacity for joy and greater emotional freedom. Jennifer’s goal is to understand each person’s concerns and to support their journey toward improved emotional and mental well-being. She encourages people to take the courageous first step toward change and offers support and empowerment along the way.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jennifer Maguire have?
Jennifer Maguire has 25 years of experience in the counseling field.
Is Jennifer Maguire a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are NJ LPC 37PC00446300.
In which languages does Jennifer Maguire provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Jennifer Maguire located?
She is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with Jennifer Maguire as my therapist?
You can work with Jennifer Maguire through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jennifer Maguire work with international clients?
Jennifer Maguire does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jennifer Maguire 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 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.
Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches with Online Care
Jennifer uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; this practical method can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is used to teach skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, supporting people who want concrete tools to manage intense emotions and improve relationships. She also practices client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration so clients set the pace and priorities for their work together.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jennifer works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques over time, combining methods when appropriate to support meaningful progress.
Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging that make it easier to access care from everyday settings. These formats allow licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and other commitments, and can help people connect with therapists more consistently when life is busy or circumstances change.