Jennifer Kreider

Compassionate, practical care for change

LCSW New York

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Jennifer

Jennifer Kreider is a licensed clinical social worker who draws on a blend of evidence-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to help people move toward clearer thinking and healthier responses to life’s challenges.

Background and approach

With five years of clinical experience in New York, she focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and depression, and brings additional attention to issues such as attachment concerns, impulsivity, and process-related compulsions.

She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult thoughts and emotions and work on practical strategies for change. Jennifer emphasizes collaborative goal-setting and uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing as appropriate to each person’s needs.

She supports clients who are taking early steps toward change and those seeking sustained growth in mood, relationships, and daily functioning. Jennifer practices in New York and communicates in English.

Her approach balances compassionate listening with actionable tools so clients can develop greater insight, build coping skills, and pursue a more fulfilling life path.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing practical changes in behavior; it is often used to address depression, anxiety-related patterns, and problems with impulse control or addictions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values, practice acceptance of difficult internal experiences, and take committed action toward meaningful goals, which can be helpful for mood concerns and motivation challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then blends techniques accordingly so the work reflects what matters most to the individual. That collaborative planning helps ensure sessions feel relevant and manageable as treatment progresses.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit regular work on goals into a busy schedule, maintain continuity between sessions, and use different formats for skills practice or check-ins depending on what best supports a client’s progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Her primary focus includes addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, with additional work involving mood and personality disorders as well as process addictions and self-harm.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Sessions combine practical, skills-based methods with a client-centered, collaborative stance; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are among the approaches used alongside motivational interviewing and attachment-informed work.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She has five years of professional experience providing mental health support and therapeutic interventions in New York.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in New York under NY LCSW 093833.

Does she work with clients in languages other than English or accept international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees 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.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Addictions Trauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shame ImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addiction

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English