- Direct and compassionate
- Focus on relationships
- Helps with life changes
About Jennifer
Jennifer Cole is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people change the path they feel stuck on and supports clients through difficult life moments. Jennifer meets people where they are and helps them take the next step toward feeling better.
She often works with people coping with anxiety, depression, stress, and self-esteem struggles. She also supports those facing relationship pain, addiction concerns, grief, and challenges tied to ADHD. Living with health challenges appears among her listed areas of focus, and she includes caregiving and chronic illness concerns in her practice.
Jennifer draws on several therapy methods to help clients make practical changes. She uses client-centered conversations to hear what matters most, attachment-focused ideas to understand relationship patterns, and cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thinking. Jungian and emotionally-focused ideas also inform work on meaning and emotional connection.
Her approach is straightforward and relational. Sessions aim to clarify what is getting in the way, build skills for day-to-day life, and create small steps toward long-term goals. Jennifer encourages people to say what they need and to set a pace that feels manageable.
To begin, a simple intake lets her learn what brought someone to therapy and what they hope to change. She guides clients through the early steps and stays alongside them as they practice new ways of coping and relating.
She often works with people coping with anxiety, depression, stress, and self-esteem struggles. She also supports those facing relationship pain, addiction concerns, grief, and challenges tied to ADHD. Living with health challenges appears among her listed areas of focus, and she includes caregiving and chronic illness concerns in her practice.
Jennifer draws on several therapy methods to help clients make practical changes. She uses client-centered conversations to hear what matters most, attachment-focused ideas to understand relationship patterns, and cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thinking. Jungian and emotionally-focused ideas also inform work on meaning and emotional connection.
Her approach is straightforward and relational. Sessions aim to clarify what is getting in the way, build skills for day-to-day life, and create small steps toward long-term goals. Jennifer encourages people to say what they need and to set a pace that feels manageable.
To begin, a simple intake lets her learn what brought someone to therapy and what they hope to change. She guides clients through the early steps and stays alongside them as they practice new ways of coping and relating.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
How Jennifer's Approaches Work Online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how early bonds affect current reactions. It can be useful for relationship strain, trust issues, and healing from past disruptions. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's own goals and experience; the therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead to build insight and self-direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jennifer will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together they will decide which ideas to try first. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so the work fits the client's needs and pace.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins when schedules are tight. Some formats also let people choose quieter surroundings or skip video if that helps them focus. The main benefit is being able to do therapeutic work that fits daily life while exploring the approaches described above.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jennifer address?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and life transitions. Other areas listed include ADHD, addictions, trauma and caregiving challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines warm, client-centered conversation with practical work on thoughts and behaviors. She aims to be collaborative and to help clients take small, manageable steps.
What background and experience does she bring?
She holds an LMSW and has eight years of practice experience supporting people through change and healing from past difficulties.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is based in Michigan and holds an MI LMSW license as listed in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.