Dr. Jennifer Cowen

Compassionate, research-informed psychological care

CA Psychologist 30923 California

Experience: 23 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Jennifer

Dr. Jennifer Cowen is a California-licensed psychologist with 23 years of clinical experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, and a range of other life transitions.

Background and approach

She blends practical, evidence-informed techniques with attention to each person’s unique history and goals to help clients develop coping skills and move toward more adaptive patterns.

Her work draws on doctoral training at UCLA and postdoctoral specialization in early childhood, and she integrates assessment-informed care with established therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based approaches, client-centered work, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Dr.

Cowen often tailors interventions to address concerns like intimacy, body image, sleep and eating issues, chronic illness and caregiving stress, and communication or commitment difficulties. She emphasizes collaboration and respect for clients’ self-knowledge, offering guidance grounded in research and clinical experience.

Prospective clients in California can expect a thoughtful process that balances skills training, emotional exploration, and practical problem-solving to support sustainable change.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Cowen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her clinical work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating difficulties. ACT emphasizes accepting difficult internal experiences while clarifying values and committing to meaningful actions, which can help when coping with life changes, chronic health concerns, or caregiving stress.

Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. She works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and the practical challenges they face, adjusting methods as needed so therapy reflects what the person finds most useful and sustainable.

Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to receive consistent support from licensed professionals without rearranging major parts of daily life, and they allow work on skills, processing, and planning in ways that fit the client’s routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, parenting issues, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, and related areas such as body image and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style emphasizes collaboration, respect for each person’s experience, and a balance of skill-building and emotional exploration tailored to individual goals.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 23 years of clinical experience and completed doctoral training at UCLA with postdoctoral specialization in early childhood.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She practices in California and holds the credential CA Psychologist 30923.

In which language can I work with her and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for therapy?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesDepression Coping with life changes ADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English