Jennifer Kempner , LCSW

Jennifer Kempner is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and holds a Master of Education (MEd). With 25 years of clinical experience, she has worked with children, adults, and couples in a variety of settings to address common and complex life concerns. Her practice includes support for depression, anxiety, anger management, ADHD, LGBTQ issues, autism, stress, relationship and family difficulties, grief, sleep problems, parenting challenges, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes, along with a focus on forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.

Jennifer favors a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening, respect, and collaboration, and she adapts specific techniques to fit each person’s needs. Her work begins by exploring what brought someone to therapy and then setting short-term and long-term goals together to guide the process. Throughout treatment she aims to create a respectful atmosphere where people feel seen and understood, applying tools from modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused work when appropriate.

Based in New York, Jennifer combines practical strategies with compassionate support to help people manage symptoms, restore relationships, and find clearer direction in their lives. She is accepting new clients and works with individuals seeking a thoughtful, adaptable approach to mental health and wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take steps toward what matters most. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and situations where values-driven change is a goal. Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the process by emphasizing empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and collaboration; it supports self-exploration and is helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical strategies to change them, which can ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood regulation difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Jennifer Kempner works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and will tailor techniques from these approaches to find the best fit. The process is interactive and adaptable as goals evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access licensed professionals from home or while traveling. These options support continuity of care and make it simpler to maintain momentum between sessions.