- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Jennifer
Jennifer "Jen" Bindeman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and an LCSW-C in Maryland with 15 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing depression, low self-esteem, eating concerns, trauma and LGBTQ+ related issues. Jen describes clients as the experts in their own stories and focuses on practical steps to move forward.
Jen helps people notice strengths they already have. She draws on straightforward talk, curiosity, and reflective listening. Sessions aim to name patterns and try small changes that can reduce distress and increase day-to-day functioning.
Her background includes work across District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. That experience exposed her to a wide range of concerns, from trauma and abuse to substance issues and relationship struggles tied to family of origin or blended households. She also supports people dealing with attachment, abandonment, body image, and neurodiversity like autism and Asperger syndrome.
Clinically, Jen uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She uses these methods to help people build skills, clarify values, and manage emotions in practical ways. Sessions tend to emphasize what a person wants to change and simple steps to get there.
Her style stays focused on clear goals and useful tools rather than labels. People looking for help with stepfamily tensions, co-parenting stress, or changes after merging households will find an emphasis on realistic solutions and steady problem-solving.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for depression, low motivation, and making changes in complicated family situations. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and reducing reactive behaviors. It can help with intense conflict, self-directed distress, and relationship stress. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflection to help people feel understood and to discover their next steps in their own words.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to see which methods fit a person’s goals and situation. That may mean trying skills-based tools first, then adding values work and reflective conversation as needed.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule short check-ins or longer sessions around work, caregiving, or split households. Since the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking so sessions match daily routines and technical needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with depression, self-esteem struggles, trauma and abuse, eating-related concerns, and LGBTQ+ related issues. Additional focus areas include blended family issues, attachment and abandonment concerns, substance use, and body image.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-focused, using client-centered conversation alongside skill-based methods. She helps people identify strengths, set goals, and practice small changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working across District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. That background includes work with trauma, mood disorders, and varied relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LICSW and LCSW-C credentials, with LCSW-C in Maryland, LICSW in the District of Columbia, and LCSW in Virginia. Her practice is based in Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not specify formats. Check the booking flow to see what is available.
How are sessions priced and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.