About Jennifer
Jennifer Gaumer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of clinical experience in California. She began her career after earning a Master of Social Work from the University of Connecticut and has practiced in settings such as a hospital-based child guidance clinic, a residential treatment center, and community parenting programs.
Jennifer brings a calm, warm presence to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
How Jennifer works
Jennifer helps with common and complex concerns. These include anxiety, depression, stress, parenting challenges, relationship problems, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues like attachment, communication problems, family of origin struggles, forgiveness, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress.
Her approach blends several evidence-informed methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy supports tracking thoughts and behavior patterns, while Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers tools for managing intense emotions.
Mindfulness and client-centered techniques shape a supportive, goal-focused process. In sessions she aims to be interactive and practical. Jennifer helps people build skills for managing symptoms and improving relationships.
She focuses on clear steps, problem solving, and homework tailored to each person’s life. Outside of work she enjoys gardening, home renovation projects, reading, and trips to the beach with her husband and two daughters. She looks forward to helping people move toward clearer goals and better daily functioning.
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What Jennifer works with
The areas below are the ones Jennifer selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters most to them and take concrete steps toward those values, even when emotions are difficult. It can be useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and major life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more effective patterns; it often helps with panic, depression, and stress by teaching practical tools for everyday situations.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust the plan based on what works. This means sessions can include skills practice, homework, and problem-solving that match how you prefer to work.
Online formats offer flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls let you use visual cues and role play, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options help people maintain continuity of care and use therapy tools between sessions.
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