- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma informed care
About Jennifer
Jennifer Swanger is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 13 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Jennifer works with people who are feeling stuck or overwhelmed and want practical ways to cope and move forward.
Her approach is straightforward and person-centered. She listens to what matters most and helps people identify small, achievable steps. Sessions often include looking at thoughts and behaviors that get in the way and trying new ways of responding to difficult feelings.
Jennifer also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people change patterns that maintain anxiety, low mood, or addictive behaviors. Motivational interviewing supports people who are unsure about change, especially around substance use or recurring habits. Solution-focused work concentrates on immediate goals and practical strategies that can be tried between sessions.
She pays attention to the effects of chronic pain, illness, or disability on daily life and mood. Jennifer helps people talk through workplace stress, communication problems, control issues, and the fallout from separation or infidelity in relationships. She also supports those dealing with guilt, shame, or reactions to domestic violence.
People who want clear next steps and steady practical support may find this approach helpful. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to explore their goals and plan next steps.
How her methods translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the person. Online sessions using this approach tend to prioritize the client’s perspective and immediate concerns, helping them name goals and options. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; online CBT often uses short exercises and planning that can be practiced between sessions to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend which methods to use. That choice can change over time as goals and circumstances shift, and it is made collaboratively rather than imposed.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins during a lunch break or after work. Others prefer sessions that accommodate less video use or shorter check-ins when attention or bandwidth is limited. Discussing these preferences early helps shape how sessions will fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focus areas include chronic pain, workplace issues, and life purpose.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She uses conversation to identify small steps and then tests useful strategies between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional work experience in mental health and related settings.
What credential and location information is provided?
She is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.