- LGBT concerns
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating and body image
About Jennifer
Jennifer "Jen" Bindeman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and an LCSW-C in Maryland with 15 years of experience. She works with adults facing issues such as LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, eating and food-related struggles, low self-esteem, and depression. Jen focuses on practical steps people can use when they feel stuck after changes in work, relationships, or health.
She approaches sessions assuming each person knows their own story and strengths. Conversations look at what has worked before and what gets in the way now. Jen helps people notice patterns tied to attachment, abandonment, or family of origin that affect daily choices and relationships.
Therapy can include skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices to manage strong emotions and reduce dissociation. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and motivational interviewing to help people clarify values and take committed steps toward those values.
Jen has worked with people navigating body image, eating concerns, and sexual subcultures such as BDSM and kink. She also addresses blended family stress, caregiver strain, substance concerns, and communication or control issues that interfere with life direction.
Sessions are practical and conversational. Jen aims to help people identify small, manageable changes and build on existing strengths. To begin, readers are invited to use the site’s matching tools and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Jennifer uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in straightforward ways, helping people name what matters to them and take steps toward those values even when emotions are difficult. ACT is useful for people who feel stuck and want clear, value-driven action. Client-Centered Therapy guides sessions with the client's perspective at the center, allowing conversations to follow the topics that matter most and supporting people to make their own choices and plans. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides concrete skills for managing intense feelings, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy itself. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to see which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjusts the mix as needs change. That means early sessions often focus on trying a few techniques and deciding together what helps most.
The practical benefit of online work is making sessions easier to fit into busy days. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins, and let people join from wherever it best fits their schedule. The focus remains on translating skills and conversation into everyday life so progress can continue between meetings.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, eating and food-related problems, self-esteem challenges, and depression, among related concerns.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her style is conversational and practical, using approaches like ACT and DBT to clarify values and build skills for living in line with those values.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on the concerns listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LICSW and LCSW-C credentials and practices in Maryland with licensure recognized for that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not listed in the biography; please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.