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Jennifer Woodruff

Compassionate, practical therapy for real-life change

LCSW, LICSW Tennessee

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Coping with life changes
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Jennifer

Jennifer Woodruff is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eight years of professional experience who practices from Tennessee.

Background and approach

She brings a background in education and library services into her therapeutic work, drawing on that experience to create clear, practical guidance for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and addiction. Jennifer values each person’s autonomy and meets clients where they are in order to support growth and healing.

Her clinical style blends client-centered listening with structured techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify patterns and build new coping skills. She also integrates motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies when clients are working on change-related goals like substance use, career decisions, or relationship shifts.

Jennifer’s caseload has included concerns ranging from trauma and grief to parenting challenges, blended family dynamics, codependency, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Jennifer maintains professional licensure and applies a practical, collaborative approach that emphasizes attainable steps and client goals.

She welcomes people ready to explore change and develop skills for managing emotions, relationships, and life purpose.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Jennifer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and reframe unhelpful thoughts and develop concrete coping skills for anxiety, depression, OCD symptoms, or mood shifts. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, offering empathic listening and collaborative reflection so clients feel heard while they explore values and personal goals.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to weigh goals, preferences, and the nature of the concerns to select or adapt techniques that fit the client’s needs and pace. That teamwork helps shape a plan that can evolve as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide practical options for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow for consistent access to licensed professionals, make it easier to maintain momentum between meetings, and support clients who need flexible ways to engage in therapy.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, parenting concerns, relationship and family difficulties, and bipolar disorder.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach combines client-centered listening with structured methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused strategies to create practical, goal-oriented sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working as a social worker, including time spent in community mental health settings and other practice environments.
What credentials and location are on file?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from Tennessee; credential details include TN LCSW 7407 and DC LICSW LC200002255.
Can I work with her if I live in another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time and provides services to clients within her licensed regions.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCodependencyControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Tennessee, Montana, Rhode Island, New Jersey, District of Columbia

Languages

English