Jennifer Schlegel

Practical, present-focused care for anxiety and trauma

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience: 22 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Jennifer

Jennifer Schlegel is a licensed professional counselor with 22 years of clinical experience who assists people coping with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

She also addresses related concerns such as body image struggles, guilt and shame, hoarding, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, panic attacks, phobias, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and trichotillomania. Jennifer emphasizes practical, present-focused work to help clients manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

Her style blends evidence-informed strategies with an accepting, client-centered stance. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to tailor interventions to each person.

Sessions aim to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and new skills practiced. Licensed in Pennsylvania (and also licensed in Delaware and Virginia), Jennifer offers a range of session formats including phone, live chat, and messaging, with early morning availability for some live sessions.

She encourages those taking the first step toward support and guides them through a practical matching and scheduling process.

Approach-driven online therapy tailored to present concerns

Jennifer integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as core options in online work. CBT involves identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and patterns, then practicing concrete skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety, panic, and depression. ACT emphasizes values-based action and acceptance of difficult internal experiences, helping clients move toward meaningful goals despite discomfort.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time so the plan matches what actually helps in daily life.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access support from home, with some early morning live session availability to accommodate different routines. Licensed professionals can use these options to deliver skills training, reflective conversation, and structured behavioral work across formats.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Jennifer works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and trauma and abuse. She also focuses on related issues like hoarding, OCD-related behaviors, panic attacks, phobias, social anxiety, body image, guilt and shame, mood disorders, and trichotillomania.

How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?

Her approach is present-focused and collaborative, combining client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques such as CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness therapy, and motivational interviewing to address symptoms and build coping skills.

What is her professional background and experience level?

She holds 22 years of professional work experience in counseling and has worked with a range of mood, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns.

Which credentials and location apply to this provider?

She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and is licensed in Pennsylvania. License details available include PA LPC pc009149 and DE LPC PC-0011610.

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

Services are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available for online work?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, with some early morning openings for live sessions.

How are fees and payment structured?

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

What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Trauma and abuse

Additional focus areas

Body image Guilt and shameHoardingMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stress Social anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomania

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia

Languages

English