Jennifer Rienhardt

Compassionate therapy grounded in practical skills

LCSW New York

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Jennifer

Jennifer Rienhardt brings a decade of clinical experience to her practice as an LCSW in New York, offering therapy grounded in evidence-informed methods.

Background and approach

She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a client-centered orientation to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief while encouraging greater self-understanding and emotional resilience. Jennifer aims to translate practical skills into day-to-day routines so clients can reduce symptoms and build healthier patterns.

Her work also addresses a broad array of related concerns, including attachment and abandonment issues, body image and self-esteem, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication and control challenges, and life transitions such as divorce or midlife reevaluation. Jennifer emphasizes collaboration, meeting clients where they are and shaping treatment plans around each person’s priorities.

She frames therapy as a space for exploring identity, repairing wounds from the past, and moving toward clearer purpose and more authentic living.

Applying CBT and Client-Centered Care Online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it teaches concrete coping skills for anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma-related patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and building a therapeutic relationship that honors each person’s experience, supporting self-exploration and personal growth.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to clarify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what feels most helpful. That process allows for blending skills-based CBT work with a warm, client-centered stance so treatment fits the individual’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy brings practical flexibility by offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and maintain continuity during life transitions, while allowing therapists to deliver both skills training and relational support across different formats.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem problems, plus related areas such as attachment, body image, chronic illness, and life transitions.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style blends client-centered therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, emphasizing empathy, collaboration, and practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of experience working as a licensed social worker supporting people through a variety of emotional and life challenges.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York with the credential NY LCSW 073704.

Does she see clients who speak other languages or live elsewhere?

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

Which session formats are available?

Appointments can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and scheduling.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by choosing the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a time based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English