- CBT techniques
- Attachment ideas
- Values based ACT
About Jennifer
Jennifer Reed-Grimmett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in West Virginia with 24 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strains, relationship concerns, trauma, and blended family issues. Her approach aims to give practical tools and immediate strategies to help with day-to-day functioning.
She begins by listening closely to understand each person's situation and goals. Early sessions are often about mapping what feels most urgent and practicing quick, calming techniques to reduce anxiety and improve focus. Jennifer describes her style as plain-spoken and involved; she offers coaching elements alongside counseling to support short-term coping and longer-term change.
Over time she uses a mix of methods to address repetitive patterns, painful memories, and difficult emotions. Cognitive Behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking. Attachment-focused ideas help look at how past relationships shape current reactions. Acceptance and Commitment strategies support making clearer choices aligned with personal values.
She has worked with people facing grief, addiction issues, compassion fatigue, anger, and sleep problems. Jennifer also draws on experience related to criminal justice settings when needed, including supporting those with career stress in law enforcement. Her practical focus is on reducing immediate distress while building skills that hold up over time.
Clients who prefer straightforward talk, concrete coping exercises, and collaborative goal-setting may find her approach fits well. To begin, she asks people to identify clear goals so sessions can focus on steps that produce noticeable change.
How her approaches translate to online work
Jennifer uses CBT to help people notice and change thought patterns that increase anxiety or low mood. CBT sessions usually involve setting clear goals, practicing new ways of thinking, and doing small tasks between meetings to test changes.She also uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how past relationships affect current reactions. That approach helps people understand patterns of closeness, trust, and conflict and try different responses in everyday interactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that suit those needs. Clients and the therapist decide collaboratively how to blend techniques and adjust the plan over time.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Ask which formats are offered and how they fit your schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time. They can also let people choose quieter surroundings, avoid being on camera for parts of a session, or schedule sessions around work or caregiving commitments. Licensed professionals work with clients to match the practical setup to the goals of therapy.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, relationship concerns, addictions, grief, and blended family issues among other topics.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is plain-spoken and involved. She blends coaching with counseling and offers practical tools and short-term calming techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional experience as a counselor working with a wide range of adult concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in West Virginia and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are remote or in-person.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use 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.