Dr. Jennifer Hanket-Held

Compassionate, practical care for life’s hard moments

TN Psychologist 2554 Tennessee

Experience: 13 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Jennifer

Dr. Jennifer Hanket-Held offers experienced psychological care for people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, sleep difficulties, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With a direct yet empathetic manner, she works collaboratively to help clients build practical skills, clarify values, and find strategies that fit their daily lives. Her practice emphasizes active participation and tailored plans grounded in evidence-informed methods.

Jennifer brings 13 years of outpatient, independent practice experience in Tennessee and holds the credential TN Psychologist 2554. She has worked with individuals affected by combat-related trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, medical trauma, natural disasters, and other forms of abuse or neglect.

Her focus includes compassion fatigue and ADHD alongside a range of mood and stress-related concerns. therapy is delivered with respect, sensitivity, and an emphasis on partnership between therapist and client. Her clinical style blends cognitive-behavioral and trauma-focused techniques with humanistic influences to address both symptoms and the personal meaning of clients' experiences.

She aims to empower people to confront difficult memories and build a life aligned with their goals, tailoring interventions to each person's needs and pace.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Dr. Hanket-Held uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) complements this by encouraging clients to clarify what matters to them and take committed actions aligned with those values, particularly during life transitions and recovery from trauma.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each client to determine which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences, adapting treatment as progress unfolds. The emphasis is on partnership and on tailoring strategies rather than applying a single fixed method.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, sustain momentum between appointments, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward practical, real-world changes.

Frequently asked questions

Which concerns does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, sleeping problems, compassion fatigue, ADHD, relationship and family matters, and coping with life changes, plus additional focus on domestic violence, veteran and armed forces issues, and sexual assault and abuse.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

Her style is warm and interactive, combining cognitive-behavioral, trauma-focused, and humanistic approaches to tailor treatment to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 13 years of experience working in outpatient, independent practice settings with a range of client concerns and traumatic experiences.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed as TN Psychologist 2554 and practices in Tennessee.

Can she work with clients who do not speak English?

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

Which session formats are available?

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

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Domestic violenceVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesSexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English