- skill focused
- collaborative care
- neurodiversity aware
About Jennifer
Jennifer "Jenny" Nelson is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Indiana who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and life transitions. She works with adults who are looking for practical ways to handle overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning. Jenny keeps sessions straightforward and centered on what matters most to each person.
Jenny draws on concrete, evidence-based methods so clients can build skills they use outside the therapy hour. She often blends client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. When strong emotions or relationship strain show up, she uses tools from dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and coping skills.
Her background includes a focus on neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability, which shapes how she tailors support for processing sensory differences, routines, and communication needs. She also addresses challenges related to ADHD, grief, trauma, and self-esteem in clear, step-by-step work.
Jenny emphasizes collaboration. She helps people set concrete goals, practice new skills, and notice small changes over time. Her sessions tend to be direct, compassionate, and focused on what the person wants to accomplish.
With six years of clinical practice and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, she aims to make therapy feel useful and manageable. Prospective clients are encouraged to consider whether her straightforward, skill-based approach fits their needs before booking.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and meeting each person where they are. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and helps clarify goals, which can make sessions feel personal and goal-directed even when done remotely.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches people to notice thoughts that lead to distress and try different behaviors to change outcomes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related challenges and can include homework like tracking behaviors between sessions.
Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These skills are taught step by step and practiced during sessions so people can use them in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose and adjust methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. This means trying strategies, checking what helps, and changing course when needed.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy schedules and reducing travel time. Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular appointments, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and help maintain continuity of care across locations.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, anger, relationship strain, grief, and life changes. There is also a focus on ADHD, autism and Asperger syndrome, and intellectual disability.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is practical and client-centered, combining supportive conversation with skill teaching. Sessions emphasize clear goals, behavioral experiments, and strategies to manage strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working in clinical settings and with neurodevelopmental concerns. That experience informs how she adapts interventions to individual needs.
What credentials and location describe this therapist?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Indiana. The profile uses those exact credential details.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients according to the profile information provided.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact subscription pricing should be checked before scheduling.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.