Jennifer Branin

Compassionate, practical support for lasting change

LCMHC Utah

Experience: 13 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Jennifer

Jennifer Branin is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in Utah who brings 13 years of clinical experience to her practice.

Background and approach

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, compassion fatigue, and a wide range of mood and personality concerns including bipolar disorder and ADHD. Her work also includes support for relationship challenges, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, and self-esteem issues.

Her style is compassionate and nonjudgmental, focused on listening closely to each person’s story and clarifying what they hope to achieve in therapy. She blends evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help clients develop healthier habits, reduce unhelpful thinking patterns, and process traumatic or painful experiences.

Jennifer aims to offer collaborative guidance that balances empathy with practical tools and gentle challenges when helpful. Prospective clients can expect goal-oriented work tailored to their needs, with emphasis on coping skills, emotional regulation, and steps toward meaningful change.

Evidence-informed approaches for online mental health care

The practice incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR as core tools in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering structured exercises and skill practice that can reduce anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. EMDR is used to help process traumatic memories and distressing experiences through guided protocols that can be adapted for remote work.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess their needs, goals, and preferences and may combine methods such as CBT, DBT skills, or EMDR to tailor treatment. Clients and therapist decide together which strategies to try and adjust the plan over time based on progress and comfort.

Online therapy with this practice is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats allow scheduled sessions or more frequent messaging support, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not feasible.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, compassion fatigue, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

What is her general therapeutic approach and style?

Her approach is compassionate and nonjudgmental, combining active listening with practical interventions to change unhelpful thinking and build healthier habits.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 13 years of experience working with issues such as addictions, first responder concerns, trauma, mood and personality disorders, and crisis situations.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is licensed as an LCMHC with the credential listing UT LCMHC 6821236-6004 and practices in Utah.

Does she offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?

Services are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does she provide?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are sessions paid for and what does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Depression Compassion fatigue

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityCodependencyControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Utah

Languages

English