Dr. Jennifer Outlaw , LISW, LISW-CP, MD, LCSW-C

Dr. Jennifer Outlaw is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience providing psychotherapy and counseling across inpatient and outpatient settings. She holds credentials listed as LISW, LISW-CP, LCSW-C, and MD; the social work designations indicate licensure to practice independent and clinical social work, while MD reflects her doctoral title. Her licensure has supported practice in multiple states, and her clinical focus spans adolescents, adults, service members, and veterans.

Throughout her career she has delivered assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention services for mental health and substance use concerns. She has provided intensive care to adults with severe and persistent mental illness, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder, and also works with people facing a broad range of mental, behavioral, and emotional challenges.

Her clinical approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to tailor interventions to each person’s needs. Dr. Outlaw emphasizes authenticity, genuine compassion, and practical support to help clients build skills, process difficult experiences, and navigate life transitions.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action while learning to accept difficult thoughts and emotions rather than fighting them. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s perspective guides the process - it is often helpful for building self-esteem, improving relationships, and working through difficult emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will work collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Over time the plan can be adjusted based on progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or to connect from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent support, maintain continuity of care, and adapt the format to what works best for each individual.