- Focused on coping skills
- Goal oriented
- Collaborative
About Jennifer
Jennifer Pena is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship struggles. She draws on five years of professional experience to support adults and adolescents who are dealing with mood changes, self-esteem concerns, trauma, anger, and career or life-direction questions.
Her style is straightforward and practical. She uses conversation alongside activities and simple tools to help people name what feels hard and try small, manageable changes. Sessions often include worksheets, guided discussion, and exercises aimed at building coping skills and clearer thinking.
Jennifer blends several approaches to tailor work to each person. She uses client-centered listening to understand what matters most, cognitive behavioral ideas to spot and shift unhelpful thinking, and dialectical behavior skills to manage emotion and distress. Narrative and solution-focused techniques help people rewrite their story and set realistic short-term goals.
She also gives attention to specific concerns such as body image, codependency, commitment or control issues, loneliness, and seasonal mood changes. Creative activities can be added when they fit a person’s style and needs.
People typically start by describing the immediate problem and a few goals. Jennifer then suggests simple steps to try between sessions and checks what does and doesn’t help. The emphasis is on practical, steady progress rather than quick fixes.
How her approaches shape online therapy
Jennifer uses client-centered listening to first understand what matters to each person, creating room for their concerns and goals to guide the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, offering step-by-step tools people can practice between sessions. These approaches pair well with simple worksheets and behavioral experiments that translate easily to an online setting.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jennifer will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. She checks progress regularly and adjusts techniques when something isn’t working.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use practical tools and worksheets during and between meetings without changing the core therapeutic work.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jennifer address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, self-esteem struggles, trauma and abuse, anger, career stress, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues such as body image, codependency, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is direct and practical, combining talk with activities and worksheets to build coping skills and clarify goals.
What experience does she bring?
Jennifer has five years of experience as a mental health counselor working across outpatient and school-related settings.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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