- Client-centered approach
- Mindfulness tools
- Family-focused support
About Jennifer
Jennifer Manning is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania who focuses on helping people with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, parenting concerns, and ADHD. She brings 13 years of hands-on clinical experience to sessions and centers therapy on a collaborative relationship. Her style is direct and empathetic, aimed at helping people feel understood and move toward practical change.
Jennifer starts by listening closely to what brought someone to therapy and identifying existing strengths. She uses those strengths to build straightforward strategies for managing symptoms like panic, low mood, or trouble concentrating. Sessions often include clear tools for coping and ways to test small changes between meetings.
When family or parenting struggles are part of the picture, she looks at patterns and communication that contribute to stress. She also supports people navigating life transitions such as divorce, blended family challenges, or fertility and postpartum difficulties. Trauma and post-traumatic stress are addressed with attention to safety and gradual pacing.
Her approach pulls from client-centered work, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, trauma-focused methods, and systemic thinking. That mix helps tailor the work to each person’s situation. Jennifer emphasizes collaboration so goals feel realistic and relevant.
People can expect practical steps alongside reflective conversation. Her aim is to help clients develop skills that fit everyday life and to support steady progress over time.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects concerns back clearly, and helps set goals that matter to the client. This approach is useful for stress, parenting worries, and general anxiety.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These tools can help with panic, mood fluctuations, and ADHD-related distraction by giving short, practical exercises to use between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend ways of working that fit. Clients and therapist review progress and adjust methods as needed so the plan stays useful and realistic.
For practical online arrangements, please confirm available session formats before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing a shorter check-in when needed, or offering flexibility around work and childcare. Talk with the therapist during the intake about what will work best for scheduling and day-to-day needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, and ADHD along with related issues like attachment, communication, and mood disorders.
What is her general therapy style?
She favors a collaborative, client-centered style that combines practical coping skills, mindfulness, and goal-focused conversation to help people make changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working in the mental health field and brings that background to individual work on parenting and family-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds a LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.