- Creative approaches
- Goal focused
- Kind and direct
About Jennifer
Jennifer Colón is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who approaches therapy in a relaxed, collaborative way. She frames clients as the driver and herself as the navigator, helping people set clear goals and practical steps to reach them. Her manner is kind and patient, aimed at making hard conversations feel manageable.
She combines client-centered work with cognitive approaches and solution-focused techniques. Jennifer often uses art-based activities and homework between sessions to build new habits and skills. These exercises might be journaling prompts, simple coping practices, or an art task that helps people reflect on feelings.
Jennifer has eight years of clinical experience providing counseling in school and community non-profit settings in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. She has worked with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and addiction. Her background includes support for issues like body image, codependency, abandonment, and communication problems.
Her sessions emphasize practical tools alongside emotional processing. She helps clients practice coping skills, try different ways of thinking, and set small, achievable steps toward their goals. Progress is treated as a collaborative experiment rather than a single prescription.
Outside of work she enjoys drawing, painting, writing, movies, reading, and gardening. Those interests inform a creative, down-to-earth style in sessions and a focus on usable strategies that fit daily life.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Jennifer blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused techniques. Client-centered therapy centers on listening and understanding the person’s experience, which helps build trust and clarify goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing different ways of thinking and behaving to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, concrete steps and strengths to move toward specific goals rather than dwelling on problems.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jennifer collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts strategies as progress is made, treating each plan as flexible and goal oriented.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that using practical exercises and homework between sessions translates well to remote work, letting them practice skills in daily routines and review them during meetings with their therapist.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can she help with?
Jennifer helps people who face stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, parenting strain, and addiction. She also addresses codependency, body image, self-esteem, and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is relaxed and collaborative. Clients lead the work while she helps navigate, sets goals, and suggests practical exercises between sessions.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience providing counseling in schools and community non-profit settings in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Her background includes work with children, adolescents, young adults, and families.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, working in Texas. Her professional practice has included school and community settings in the DFW region.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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