- Life purpose work
- Communication skills
- Self-esteem focus
About Jennifer
Jennifer Quijada is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with ten years of clinical experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, and self-esteem struggles. Jennifer also focuses on life purpose, self-love, communication problems, social anxiety, guilt, shame, and feelings of isolation.
She uses clear, practical conversation to help people untangle what feels overwhelming right now. Sessions tend to look at how thoughts, habits, and interactions with others keep problems going. Jennifer will help identify small, doable steps to change patterns and reduce stress in daily life.
Jennifer emphasizes direct work on communication and relationship skills. She offers concrete practice for speaking up, setting boundaries, and repairing connection after conflict. That work often links to self-esteem and reducing social anxiety.
Forgiveness and self-forgiveness are frequent themes in her sessions. She helps people name guilt or shame and consider how those feelings affect choices and relationships. This can make room for different ways of moving forward after mistakes or losses.
Her practice aims to be culturally responsive. She brings her own identity and values into sessions and supports people from diverse backgrounds. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Jennifer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building practical skills. One approach looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depressive patterns; it helps people notice automatic thoughts and try different responses. Another approach centers on interpersonal skills work to improve communication and repair relationships; this involves role practice and clear feedback to strengthen how people speak and set boundaries.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try methods that fit the client's goals, and adjust as progress is monitored. Clients can expect to decide together which techniques suit their needs and preferences.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow working with a licensed professional from home or another convenient location and can support continuity during life changes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, and self-esteem struggles. Additional focus areas include life purpose, loneliness, guilt and shame, and social anxiety.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses straightforward conversation to identify unhelpful patterns and small steps for change. The work emphasizes skills practice and examining how thoughts and behaviors affect daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working with people on mood, anxiety, relationships, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients be seen?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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