- Trauma-informed care
- Faith welcomed
- Codependency focus
About Jennifer
Jennifer Hamilton is a licensed clinical social worker with 27 years of experience in Kentucky. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, bipolar disorder, and depression. Jennifer aims to meet each person where they are and build a plan that fits their needs.
She uses a curious, nonjudgmental style in sessions and partners with clients to set practical goals. She welcomes inclusion of a person's faith when that matters to them and follows the client’s lead on how to use those beliefs in care. Her approach focuses on clear, manageable steps rather than jargon or lists of techniques.
Jennifer draws on several evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address symptoms and painful memories. She also applies mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to help people build new habits and cope with distress. In session she will talk through options and suggest exercises to practice between meetings.
Her background includes work with veterans and people who have personality disorders, and she has long experience in trauma-focused work. She adapts pace and methods for each person, whether the focus is symptom relief, improving sleep, or managing mood shifts.
To start, she asks clients to consider what matters most to them and then helps create steps to move toward those goals. The emphasis is on collaboration and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
How these approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small steps toward a life that matters to them. In practice this looks like setting concrete goals, noticing unhelpful thoughts, and practicing actions that reflect personal priorities.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving how you relate to others. Sessions mix skill teaching, role practice, and short behavior experiments to build tolerance for distress and better communication.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps reduce the intensity of painful memories. It involves guided processing of distressing events and can help people feel less overwhelmed by past experiences.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jennifer will discuss these methods with clients and decide together which techniques best fit the person’s needs, goals, and preferences. The plan can change as progress is made and new priorities arise.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm available formats before booking so you know what options exist. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use audio-only or other options when that suits them better. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skill practice to an online setting to keep momentum between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jennifer address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus related issues such as caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Jennifer uses a curious, nonjudgmental approach and partners with people to set realistic goals. She talks through options and suggests practical exercises to use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of professional experience working in behavioral health and trauma-focused care.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling.
How are costs handled?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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