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Entry 175391Washington / United States

Jennifer Schweinhard

Jennifer Schweinhard, LMHC

Washington 15 years in practice

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LMHC in Washington - stress and relationships

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  • Attachment-based therapy
  • Client-centered approach
  • Cognitive behavioral tools

About Jennifer

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 15 years of experience. Jennifer Schweinhard helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and intimacy challenges, grief, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life transitions.

Jennifer trained in marriage and family therapy and holds a Master of Psychology in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University. She has worked in community mental health and private practice, and has served as a Child Mental Health Specialist and a clinical supervisor for provisional licensees, interns, and senior clinicians.

Her approach mixes practical tools and listening. She draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters to each person. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Attachment-based ideas guide work on relationships and closeness.

Sessions focus on clear goals and workable steps. Jennifer collaborates with each person to build a plan based on current strengths and real-life demands. She aims for straightforward strategies that can be tried between sessions.

Parents or adults who feel overwhelmed by daily life, parenting strain, or repeated patterns in relationships will find a focus on skills and understanding. Conversations include how past relationships influence present choices and what small changes might reduce stress and improve functioning.

Jennifer speaks English and practices in Washington as an LMHC. Before booking, confirm session formats and scheduling options so they match your needs.

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How her approaches map to remote sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape expectations and reactions. In online work this can look like talking through relationship patterns and practicing different ways of relating in day-to-day life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s priorities and pace. The therapist follows the client’s concerns and reflects back what matters so goals emerge from the person’s experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. In remote sessions CBT usually involves identifying patterns, testing them out, and trying short exercises between meetings.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jennifer collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what is helping and adjust the plan over time so it stays practical and relevant.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when that helps, and reduce travel time. It can also let people continue regular work on relationship patterns and coping skills while managing daily responsibilities.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSexualityYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Washington

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT-related concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, career matters, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related problems.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a mix of client-centered listening, attachment-based work, and cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions emphasize practical steps and collaboration on goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of professional experience in community mental health and private practice, including supervisory roles.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not specify formats. Confirm current session options with the provider before booking.

How are fees and getting started handled?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use 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 urgent help numbers.

Jennifer Schweinhard

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