Jennifer Spinner, LICSW, LCSW
Compassionate Florida therapist for relationships and life changes
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and family therapy
- Video phone chat messaging
About Jennifer Spinner
Jennifer Spinner brings a compassionate, client-focused approach to therapy, offering support for relationship, career, health, parenting, grief, addiction, and many other life challenges. She creates a non-judgmental, validating space where clients are heard and their experiences are acknowledged. Trained to "start where the client is" at Boston University, she centers what matters most to each person and builds treatment plans tailored to individual goals and circumstances.
Her background includes personal experience with serious illness and family caregiving, and she has navigated major life events such as hurricanes and raising a child with special needs. Those experiences inform her empathy and practical understanding of resilience. She works collaboratively with clients to identify obstacles, develop strategies, and foster the strengths that support lasting change.
Jennifer draws on a range of therapeutic methods and adapts them to fit diverse backgrounds, cultures, and needs. She emphasizes listening, validation, and teamwork, aiming to empower clients to move through difficulties and toward their deepest priorities. She does not write letters for medical, work, school, pet therapy, court, or other purposes. Jennifer remains committed to partnering with clients at each step and expresses strong confidence in their ability to persevere.
Jennifer Spinner holds LICSW and LCSW credentials, professional licenses that signify advanced clinical social work training and the ability to provide independent clinical services.
Her background includes personal experience with serious illness and family caregiving, and she has navigated major life events such as hurricanes and raising a child with special needs. Those experiences inform her empathy and practical understanding of resilience. She works collaboratively with clients to identify obstacles, develop strategies, and foster the strengths that support lasting change.
Jennifer draws on a range of therapeutic methods and adapts them to fit diverse backgrounds, cultures, and needs. She emphasizes listening, validation, and teamwork, aiming to empower clients to move through difficulties and toward their deepest priorities. She does not write letters for medical, work, school, pet therapy, court, or other purposes. Jennifer remains committed to partnering with clients at each step and expresses strong confidence in their ability to persevere.
Jennifer Spinner holds LICSW and LCSW credentials, professional licenses that signify advanced clinical social work training and the ability to provide independent clinical services.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen'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 Hypnotherapy Imago Relationship 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 Spinner have?
Jennifer Spinner has 25 years of experience in counseling and clinical practice.
Is Jennifer Spinner a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW. Her license details are DC LICSW LC200002316 and ND LCSW 6325.
In which languages does Jennifer Spinner provide therapy?
Jennifer provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Jennifer Spinner located?
Jennifer Spinner is located in Florida.
How can I work with Jennifer Spinner as my therapist?
You can work with Jennifer Spinner through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jennifer Spinner work with international clients?
Jennifer Spinner does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jennifer Spinner 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.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Jennifer uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify values and take committed action toward a more meaningful life. ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while identifying steps that align with what matters most, which can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes.Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore patterns in relationships that stem from early connections. This approach helps people understand how attachment styles affect intimacy, communication, and trust, and it supports work on relationship issues, abandonment concerns, and family dynamics.
Jennifer also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing mood, anxiety, and behavioral challenges. CBT provides clear strategies for coping with depression, anxiety, and many everyday difficulties.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jennifer partners with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds.
Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and reach licensed professionals from locations across Florida. These options offer flexibility in scheduling, a range of communication styles to match client comfort, and consistent access to therapeutic support when life gets complicated.