- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Life purpose focus
About Jennifer
Jennifer Kessler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Jennifer also focuses on related concerns such as codependency, communication problems, and issues tied to life purpose.
She frames therapy around each person's story and strengths. Jennifer treats clients as the experts on their own lives and talks through challenges with practical, straightforward conversation. She works to identify small steps that fit into daily life rather than pushing big, immediate changes.
Common topics in her work include coping with panic attacks, managing guilt and shame, and addressing problems related to drug or alcohol use. Jennifer also supports people navigating divorce, family conflict, isolation, and recovery from domestic violence. She pays attention to how co-occurring issues like autism or other conditions affect day-to-day functioning.
Sessions focus on building confidence and motivation, and on concrete skills for managing anxiety and stress. Jennifer encourages clients to notice what already helps and to add manageable practices that reduce overwhelm. She avoids jargon and keeps conversations clear and direct.
To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
How evidence-based techniques fit into online work
Two evidence-based techniques often used in this type of work are cognitive strategies and skills-based interventions. Cognitive strategies help people notice unhelpful thoughts and practice different ways of thinking to reduce anxiety or low mood. Skills-based interventions focus on concrete tools such as breathing, pacing, and planning that can reduce overwhelm and help manage cravings or panic.Another common approach emphasizes behavioral activation, which breaks larger goals into small, manageable actions. This method can help when someone feels stuck after a change in work, relationships, or health by creating clear next steps and tracking small successes.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made. Clients help set priorities and decide which skills to practice between sessions.
Confirm current session options before booking, because formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and can reduce travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and make scheduled sessions simpler to attend from wherever a person is that day.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like codependency and communication problems.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She treats the client as the expert on their life and uses clear, practical conversation to identify small steps forward and coping skills that fit daily routines.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.