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Jennifer Garland, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Jennifer is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Jennifer. View 94 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Missouri and Illinois

Recent reviews

Jennifer is wonderful and I look forward to every session with her! She listens to all of my issues and makes me feel that I am important. ❤️

Reviewed June 2024

Jennifer is wonderful and so easy to open up to. You can tell how much she cares for her patients.

Reviewed May 2021

More about Jennifer

  • 17 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I have been an individual and family therapist licensed in Missouri and Illinois . In my practice, I have served those coping with anxiety, stress, depression, substance abuse, parenting challenges, and a plethora of other issues. I have extensive experience working with victims of childhood abuse and trauma.

I bring a strength based perspective to all situations. I believe that everyone has strengths they can draw upon to work through life's challenges and hardships. My therapeutic approach is a mixture of cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and integrative therapies. Everyone is unique and therapy sessions must be individualized as well.

Reaching out for help is admirable and no easy task. I'm glad you have taken that first step and I look forward to talking with you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Anger management Self esteem Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes ADHD Adoption and foster care Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Co-morbidity Commitment issues Control issues Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Family problems Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Hoarding Impulsivity Infidelity Jealousy Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Jennifer Garland's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013033307.

  • LCSW · Missouri · 2007007218 · Expires September 2026
  • LCSW · Illinois · 149.028339 · Expires November 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Jennifer Garland

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

94 reviews

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Jennifer is wonderful and I look forward to every session with her! She listens to all of my issues and makes me feel that I am important. ❤️

Reviewed June 2024

Jennifer is wonderful and so easy to open up to. You can tell how much she cares for her patients.

Reviewed May 2021

Jennifer is awesome!

Reviewed April 2021

Jennifer has been such a great help for my life. She created a space where I could be transparent and honest without feeling judged. Her insight and advice have marked my life forever. In the moments where I felt my lowest she always gave me hope and uplifted my mood.

Reviewed March 2020

Jennifer has been a remarkable help to me!

Reviewed March 2020

Jennifer helped strengthen my faith and my death anxiety has massively improved. She's got a very warm and compassionate approach, I can feel her love all the way here in the UK. I don't hesitate to discuss spiritual issues with Jennifer.

Reviewed February 2020

Jennifer is amazing. Very helpful and down to earth. Yes, I would definitely recommend her.

Reviewed November 2019

She is and has always been wonderful!

Reviewed November 2023

She showed up, even though, she and her family, survived a tornado! After their electricity was restored. I'm very comfortable with talking to my therapist about anything. That's rare for me. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed April 2023

She’s always understanding and accommodating

Reviewed April 2023

I love Jennifer! When I find myself in a downward spiral of negativity, her positivity is infectious and helps me turn it around. Our conversations are so fun and she's helped me to think about myself more than I ever have before with her understanding and thought-provoking comments. She really is a pleasure to talk to and I feel so much better now than when I first started a couple months ago. I highly recommend her. She is the best therapist I've ever talked to!

Reviewed April 2023

I am so glad I have Jennifer! She is kind and really helps me see things properly, so calm and asks all the right questions! I’ve been seeing her for some time now and I wouldn’t see anyone else!

Reviewed February 2023

Jennifer and I spent a year talking weekly about trauma from my past, how I could move forward, how the trauma effected my present, and how to move past the trauma, set boundaries, and have a better future. I HIGHLY recommend her if you are struggling to accept the toxic cycle you experienced and want to make it stop with you!

Reviewed February 2023

I have received great support from my therapist. She is a great listener and understands my needs.

Reviewed January 2023

Friendliness good having someone having similar experiences also being from a farm

Reviewed November 2022

I love Jennifer Garland

Reviewed November 2022

Great

Reviewed September 2022

Jennifer has been helping me through a seriously challenging time in my life and is always a calm and encouraging presence. She has given me tools to deal with anxiety and grief. And she encourages me to advocate for better care in a complicated and difficult health situation. She is a great human and a competent professional.

Reviewed September 2022

Jennifer is a caring, warm person and a dedicated therapist, asking thoughtful questions and helping to put things into perspective. I’ve been having sessions with Jennifer for about 2 years now, and I can say that I have gained a lot of knowledge about myself and in using tools and techniques for working with my anxiety. That definitely helped me stay afloat and focus on my goals. She is always easy to reach and happy to accommodate my needs. I would definitely recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed August 2022

I had three sessions with Jennifer so far and I have to say she is excellent at what she does. She makes me feel heard, supported, relieved, in control, etc. She's a very good listener, she is kind-hearted, genuine, so supportive, very proactive and goal-oriented and I greatly appreciate her help ❤️

Reviewed August 2022

She is amazing and really listens i just started but i am very hopeful with her angles on tackling some if my issues.

Reviewed August 2022

Jennifer is great at understanding my point of view and being flexible!

Reviewed July 2022

I have been with Jennifer for about a year and a half now, and she has been an absolute gift in my life. She has supported me through lockdown anxiety, choosing a career path, an international long distance marriage, anxiety, depression, and so much more. Jennifer is so kind, so REAL, and genuinely caring. Having Jennifer in my life has helped me cope through tumultuous times and be kind to myself. Thank you so much Jennifer!

Reviewed June 2022

So far so good.

Reviewed March 2022

Jennifer is amazing and understanding. Not only that but she goes out of her way to work with my busy schedule, and genuinely connects with me. I always finish my sessions feeling uplifted and positive. I have had previous therapists who were unable to even find words to say with some of the issues I deal with. Jennifer never lacks compassion or commitment to helping me through things, even when everything is completely out of my control. I am thankful to have found such a great therapist!

Reviewed February 2022

I love her she’s the best

Reviewed January 2022

I am on year 2 with Jen and she is amazing!

Reviewed January 2022

Jennifer has been great to work with. She is accommodating and respectful. I always feel heard when working with Jennifer and she is great at helping me identify strategies/goals to address the things I am trying to work through

Reviewed November 2021

My experience with Jennifer, so far, has been incredible. I really feel heard by her and even though I’m sure I can be a bit of a whirlwind, she’s easily able to adapt, which is hard to find. I also feel completely safe with her, free from judgement, and able to share anything I want. I look forward to working with her far into the future.

Reviewed November 2021

She is lovely and understanding Person who takes time and notes :)

Reviewed November 2021

Finding someone that fits can be difficult, from the first session through the second and third she openly asked me how things were going and if I felt comfortable. I got lucky, and felt comfortable speaking with her from the first session. She’s approachable and easy to converse with. I’m early in the process and I recognize I have things to work out, but What I can say is that I’m super confident Jennifer can help me get there. The rest is on me…

Reviewed November 2021

Jennifer has been amazing. She is my second match (my first was terrible and unprofessional) and I am so pleased. She is kind and understanding and down to earth.

Reviewed September 2021

She is a gifted counselor.

Reviewed August 2021

Jennifer is my first therapist and so far, the best. It’s extremely easy to speak to her, I felt a instant connection and ease when it came to speaking.

Reviewed August 2021

Jennifer Garland has helped change my life!

Reviewed August 2021

Jen is amazing. She takes the time to fully listen to you and provides feedback in a way where it doesn’t feel like you’re applying CBT techniques but it’s happening in the background. 10/10

Reviewed June 2021

Jennifer is outstanding, I have been with her for over a year, and she has helped me in more ways than one! I am happier, and she gave me the tools I need to get through the tough times in my life.

Reviewed June 2021

Jennifer has been my counsellor on and of since 2019. She had helped me with many things from leaving an abusive relationship, coping with an alcoholic parent, overcoming anxiety and depression and also ways to maintain personal self care. She has enabled me to learn about myself, why I think, behave the way I do and to become more confident in who I am as a person and what I expect and want from life. Jennifer is always so supportive and reassuring, whenever I need to reach out or check in with her again for that reassurance she is always there. I definitely recommend Jennifer in her skills, approaches and her overall strong and amazing personality. She has helped me a lot in my life.

Reviewed May 2021

Jennifer has been brilliant and helpful to help me get through my reason experience with a violent crime that was committed against me. She is understanding of sensitivities and easy to talk with. Highly recommended!

Reviewed May 2021

She’s amazing

Reviewed May 2021

Thank you so much you are amazing

Reviewed May 2021

I just love Jen!

Reviewed April 2021

Jennifer always listens attentively and interjects with great recommendations and shares resources and materials that have helped me constantly. I' have really enjoyed our sessions and feel that they've helped me to move forward.

Reviewed April 2021

Jennifer is great! She not only listens to what I am saying but helps me figure out better was I can improve me. She is patient when it takes me a little bit longer to complete something and will answer any question I have.

Reviewed March 2021

Jennifer listens to me and just three months into counseling, I am seeing improvements in my life. I am grateful for her help and support and she is fun to talk to. Her expertise is evident in the advice she gives, and she is able to listen to my problems and then reframe them to get me to see them in a new light, which then leads to new growth and new ways of thinking through my problems. I have recommended this service to others as well because this has been so valuable for me. I have tried therapy before in person several years ago but I felt judged by the therapist so it was ultimately unsuccessful. My experience with Jennifer has been excellent. She doesn't judge me, but genuinely wants to (and does!) help me with my problems.

Reviewed February 2021

Jennifer has been extremely helpful and accommodating. Her goal oriented style of counseling has really helped me to see meaningful change and has made each session valuable

Reviewed February 2021

Jennifer is amazing. She has become so precious to me and really helps me work through things. My confidence has soared since working with her!

Reviewed February 2021

Jennifer is a fantastic counsellor and has helped me through numerous issues and continues to do so. Her guidance and expertise has made a huge impact on my life. And I will always be greatful to her.

Reviewed February 2021

She is amazing!!! I could be zooming through a million thoughts and she knows how to get to the root of the problem to help me work through it.

Reviewed February 2021

Jennifer is a good person who truly cares about my outcomes.

Reviewed January 2021

Jennifer is a amazing person to talk too. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking into getting help. She has helped me with many concerns and has made each day easier to be happyer with myself. She has helped me move forward on takling my ocd and has made it possible for me to live my life again. Jennifer is very esay to talk with and always has encouragement and advice to give. With this I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed January 2021

Jennifer is really great! It took me a while to find a good fit and feel very happy I finally did. I feel she really listens to me and helps me with her advice. Our sessions are very helpful and something I look forward to. She cares and that shows. Definitely would recommend.

Reviewed January 2021

Jenifer was there from day one over a year ago. but becasue of financial issues and marital issues i had to stop. as soon i came back to Better Help i found Jenifer again and she replied fast and i will reccomend Jenifer. i have also mentioned to my childs friends mom that she should try better help as it helped me then.

Reviewed November 2020

Jennifer is great, she is an amazing listener and she knows just the right questions to ask to open up into a deeper conversation, I would highly recommend her

Reviewed September 2020

Just the best person to speak to

Reviewed September 2020

Jenn is absolutely incredible. Patient, fantastic listening skills, compassionate, empathetic. I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed September 2020

The first good fit I’ve ever had. Couldn't recommend her highly enough.

Reviewed September 2020

Jennifer is very kind and I enjoy our conversations. I do feel she listens and ends all our sessions with some take home work which is helpful as it brings up things I would like to work on or talk about in our future sessions.

Reviewed August 2020

Very helpful! Techniques that weren't useful for me she understood. I wasn't able to think of how to apply the techniques so she helped so I could try it. If it didn't work she's given me a new technique to try

Reviewed August 2020

Thank you for the insightful feedback and positive support :)

Reviewed July 2020

Jennifer has been a Godsend for me! I have gone through the hardest year of my life and she has been there every step of the way and has kept my spirits up and kept me fighting! She is kind and caring and offers great tools to help me cope through the bad days. She makes herself available day and night! I don’t know how I would have ever made it without her!

Reviewed June 2020

Joining BetterHelp was probably one of the best things I've done in years. It is my first time to reach out for professional counselling and Jennifer has been absolutely fantastic! I feel like she has known me my entire life even though we've only had a couple of sessions and less than a month of therapy. I feel really comfortable talking to her and I can share everything I want without feeling that I am judged. More importantly, I can tell that she is trying to help me and guide me as much as she can. Thank you, Jennifer! :)

Reviewed June 2020

Jennifer has helped me massively. She listens amazingly and really helps you understand the problems your having without blaming you for them. She’s excellent as what she does and a brilliant therapist.

Reviewed May 2020

Jennifer is a great counselor.

Reviewed May 2020

Jennifer is outstanding. She provides great resources, and also is able to read into the problem and helping you understand what could be going on. She has helped me develop confidence and self worth, I’m feeling more solidified in my future decision thanks to her!

Reviewed May 2020

Jennifer really listens to what I'm saying and always finds a way to comfort me and help me solve my problems.

Reviewed May 2020

I once told Jennifer she was a genius. Of course, being a modest and kind person, she denied this, but it is absolutely true. The way she is able to listen, understand, empathise with and support someone thousands of miles and several time zones away is truly amazing. I am a work in progress and Jennifer is a huge help.

Reviewed May 2020

Jennifer is amazing. She really listens and cares about my problems. I've been to counsellors in the past who didn't really understand my root problems, but she actively helps and offers solutions that I can apply right away. She has helped me a lot with my healing and I highly recommend booking a session with her.

Reviewed May 2020

Jennifer is an empathetic, warm and present counsellor. I am very happy with the therapeutic alliance and collaboration we have with each other and believe in her capabilities to guide me through my concerns.

Reviewed May 2020

Thank you Jennifer! I appreciate the clarity you have helped me achieve.

Reviewed April 2020

Jennifer is so helpful and supportive. She’s been very accommodating of my schedule, even from a distant time zone, and is always responsive. It’s been great working with her to find commitments and strategies that work for me, especially during this very transitional time.

Reviewed April 2020

Jennifer is a very empathetic person!

Reviewed March 2020

I love Jen!! She has really helped me on my journey and continues to be invaluable.

Reviewed March 2020

Jennifer has been more than a counselor from day one! She’s a friend that I know I can call on day or night! She’s always there and ready to listen and is always armed with a variety of ways to handle each crisis. She is always calm and kind and supportive! I don’t know where I would be had I not met her when I did.

Reviewed February 2020

Jennifer is very kind and actively listens to the troubles that one is experiencing.

Reviewed February 2020

Jennifer is a great listener, I feel she takes time to reflect on my messages and in our chats. She replies with insightful comments and good questions. I enjoyed her assistant in helping me walk through a difficult situation.

Reviewed February 2020

Jennifer has been a wonderful support for me this year. She has been a kind and supportive counsellor and very accommodating to me when I need to change session times. She has really helped me with giving new perspective on old problems. I would recommend her to everyone. Thank you so much Jennifer for your support!

Reviewed December 2019

Excellent and attentive!

Reviewed November 2019

Jennifer has been the most amazing therapist! She is so clear and direct which has enabled me to make the right choices and decisions for myself. She has provided me a lot of good worksheets and tips on ways to overcome my situation and has been very friendly and kind through out my time with her. She has also been very good at unpacking what I am communicating with her and gives really good and clear advice and showed strong understanding of what I was communicating, even while I was at really low points in myself. I would definitely recommend. I would use her again if I needed to in a heartbeat.

Reviewed November 2019

Jennifer's extremely nice and funny, and listens to my problems then suggests a different way of looking at it which is often very eye opening. This is my first time going for therapy so I was nervous at first, but i'm definitely not disappointed.

Reviewed November 2019

Just had my first session with Jennifer and I'm already so excited! Having her perspective is invaluable.

Reviewed November 2019

Jennifer is a great counselor, but, more importantly, she is a really good person. I trust that she is in my corner, and fighting for my success.

Reviewed November 2019

Jennifer is a very kind and happy person! She always knows how to make me see my situation in a more reasonable way! She gives practical advice on how to meet my individual goals. She’s lovely to chat with and takes the time to get to know you and your concerns! :)

Reviewed November 2019

Jennifer has been a great help to me and truly gave me great advice to fix my relationship.

Reviewed September 2019

Despite being several thousand miles (and a few time zones) apart, I feel like Jennifer and I have just clicked. She's responsive, funny and super helpful. She spotted something others have missed and really helped me.

Reviewed September 2019

Jennifer was incredibly helpful. She listened to my situation and really put thing into perspective to help clear things up.

Reviewed September 2019

Jen has been an amazing counseling experience. She is genuinely caring and I have found her very easy to open up to and feel comfortable with. Gives great feedback and responds quickly.

Reviewed August 2019

I really appreciate the insight that Jennifer gives during our sessions, as well as sharing the tools/worksheets that help me to work at my own speed. Jennifer is a good listener and I look forward to our weekly sessions.

Reviewed August 2019

When I signed up for BetterHelp and first 'met' Jennifer, I was in a very bad state. She has shown me numerous ways to regain my confidence and to become a much happier more mentally balanced person.

Reviewed August 2019

Jennifer has made me feel very comfortable, both in sending messages and talking on video. She's helping me work on strategies I can transfer into my life to deal with previous trauma and anxiety. Highly recommended :-)

Reviewed August 2019

Jennifer is amazing!! So kind and caring and patient! Always supportive and reassuring me that she is here for me and will support me no matter what! Knowing I can message her anytime and she’ll be there is such a relief.

Reviewed August 2019

Jennifer was so easy to open up to. She is caring, understanding and funny. She made it easy to feel comfortable to talk to her. I look forward to continuing with her and am confident that she will be able to help me be more confident in myself and assertive with others. She is a good person to work with!

Reviewed August 2019

Jennifer has been great. She's a great listener and shows a lot of compassion and empathy.

Reviewed August 2019

Jennifer Garland has been helping me in various ways. She makes me feel like there is someone that is ready to listen to my issues.

Reviewed July 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Jennifer Garland offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Jennifer Garland works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Jennifer Garland speak?

Jennifer Garland speaks English.

How many years of experience does Jennifer Garland have?

Jennifer Garland has 17 years of experience.

Where is Jennifer Garland licensed to practice?

Jennifer Garland is licensed to practice in Missouri and Illinois.

Does Jennifer Garland accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Jennifer Garland accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Jennifer Garland offer?

Jennifer Garland offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Jennifer Garland?

Jennifer Garland can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Jennifer Garland?

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