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Jennifer Vandivort, 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.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Jennifer. View 41 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Missouri and Illinois

Recent reviews

Jennifer is awesome. She hears the underlying things from what you are saying and relates them back to you. Her expertise is so helpful.

Reviewed November 2024

She challenges me and helps me looks at things differently. She makes me feel valued and respected.

Reviewed September 2024

More about Jennifer

  • 3 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker in Missouri and Illinois. I have worked in a variety of settings including residential, medical and private case management. While in those settings, I have worked with clients who were experiencing a wide range of concerns from depression, anxiety and panic disorders, substance abuse, physical and emotional abuse, domestic violence, families navigating difficult dynamics within the home, parental concerns re: to children who are diagnosed with emotional or behavioral issues, to families coping with aging parents and medical decisions.

My approach to therapy is to work specifically with you to determine a treatment plan that best fits your unique needs and situation. It is a huge step to start this process and my hope for you is to find a safe and caring environment that supports you on your wellness journey.

I look forward to meeting you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Addictions Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Parenting issues Anger management Compassion fatigue ADHD Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Control issues Forgiveness Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Panic disorder and panic attacks Self-love Women's issues

Licenses

Jennifer Vandivort's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255092847.

  • LCSW · Missouri · 2015026379 · Expires September 2025
  • LCSW · Illinois · 149.026373 · 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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Jennifer Vandivort

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

Overall rating:

4.5

41 reviews

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Jennifer is awesome. She hears the underlying things from what you are saying and relates them back to you. Her expertise is so helpful.

Reviewed November 2024

She challenges me and helps me looks at things differently. She makes me feel valued and respected.

Reviewed September 2024

Jennifer is always kind, compassionate, and helpful.

Reviewed August 2024

Jennifer has been exactly what I have needed in this time in my life.

Reviewed August 2024

Jennifer is amazing! She always has great resources and helpful advice. I’ve learned so much. Thank you!

Reviewed June 2024

Very good listener, and cares about understanding her patients. First time with Betterhelp and have had an outstanding experience with it and her so far!!! Highly recommend to anyone.

Reviewed May 2024

Very responsive and really great at listening and helping develop action plans that I can use in between sessions

Reviewed March 2024

I’ve recommended Better Help and my therapist specifically to friends and family.

Reviewed January 2024

Love Jennifer! She has helped me with so many emotions that honestly I don't know what I would do. She's logical, gives great outlook and really builds a connection with her client. Incredibly thankful to her and everything she has helped me overcome.

Reviewed November 2023

I’m happy with the results from taking to Jennifer

Reviewed September 2023

Jennifer is kind, caring, and competent.

Reviewed August 2023

Jennifer is a great listener who responds with support to help me think through my feelings while also providing real guidance that helps me put solutions into action throughout my daily life.

Reviewed August 2023

Jennifer is great. Listens well, gives neutral advice you can really apply. I’ve been very happy with her services.

Reviewed August 2023

This is my first therapy experience and it’s been great to talk through issues and plan ways for success

Reviewed July 2023

Jennifer is very knowledgeable, kind and receptive to my needs. This is my first experience with an on line platform and I would highly recommend it.

Reviewed July 2023

Jennifer is so caring and warm. She's created a safe space for me to be honest and vulnerable over the last year, and it's benefited my life tremendously.

Reviewed June 2023

Jennifer's been great in helping me stabilize in a really fast transitioning period of my life. Being able to dive quickly in and get to some key seeds of struggle has been incredibly helpful and insightful! Would absolutely recommend her.

Reviewed May 2023

I was very up in the air about doing on line counseling until I meet my therapist Jennifer. She has helped me out so much. She listens. She responds to my messages in a timely manner. She’s great at her job and you can tell that she loves what she does. I’m thankful that I started this journey to healing and I couldn’t ask for a better therapist.

Reviewed May 2023

Jennifer has helped me navigate a difficult season. She is warm and kind and gives me tools and confidence. She is genuine and I’m grateful I have her as a resource.

Reviewed April 2023

She is a very caring person. She understands me and for that I’m thankful

Reviewed March 2023

Jennifer is always there for me with great advice and ideas on ways to handle my situation better and things to do to keep on keeping on!!

Reviewed March 2023

Super nice. Great listener and advisor. Seems to just "get it". Highly recommend.

Reviewed February 2023

They just had me do a survey of how I liked Jennifer as a therapist and I didn’t think it showed how strongly I felt about this . I was not a believer of therapy at first but since the very first day she has changed my mind on that . I would recommend her to anyone and as a matter of fact I have sent my sister a week of therapy and recommended her . I’m just saying that she is really quite good at this job and you can tell she really cares . That and she has a wonderful tendency to message me just when I am needing to talk to someone . I appreciate that a bunch . Sincerely Christopher Martyn , a loyal and current subscriber.

Reviewed February 2023

I have been working with Jennifer for at least six months now after being with another therapist for awhile. She is great. I genuinely feel like I have a friend in her. She responds very timely and checks in often. Couldn’t recommend her enough.

Reviewed January 2023

Jennifer has been amazing at helping me overcome a traumatic event in my life. She listens to what I have to say, and then always gives such insightful feedback and just the right amount of pushback to help me understand where I'm at. She has been great at providing resources for me to utilize throughout the week outside of my therapy session with her. I still have a lot to work through, which can feel so daunting at times, but I feel so much more empowered, safe, and comfortable getting through it knowing that I have weekly sessions with Jennifer to help.

Reviewed January 2023

I find Jennifer to be extremely intuitive and well versed in her knowledge. I’m excited to continue my journey of healing with her!

Reviewed December 2022

Jennifer has been really supportive and helpful on my journey. She listens and really helps me break things down to better understand and address them. She listens and lets me vent my frustrations without judging and then helps to problem solve ways to improve the situation or my reaction to it.

Reviewed December 2022

I am extremely happy with betterhelp so far . Jennifer is very easy to talk to and seems to hit right at the heart of my issues . And she is very well spoken and easy to relate to and understand .

Reviewed December 2022

I am new to Jennifer but so far I really appreciate her approach.

Reviewed November 2022

Jennifer is so kind, open-hearted, and creates such a safe space for our sessions. She is an incredibly skilled and lovely therapist!

Reviewed November 2022

Jennifer has been so friendly and helped me feel more confident. Highly recommend and appreciate her!

Reviewed November 2022

She is amazing and I’m so thankful for her genuine care and concern for my mental well-being. I feel heard and respected. I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed November 2022

Jennifer is extremely compassionate and knowledgeable. I felt overwhelmed and she helped me break my issues into manageable pieces and create a plan that is flexible. She also offers tons of resources for me to explore between sessions which I appreciate.

Reviewed September 2022

Jennifer is amazing. I have had many therapists and haven’t felt as connected or comfortable with any since Jennifer. She is the perfect balance of empathetic and direct. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed September 2022

Jennifer has been incredibly helpful and very caring. I'm thankful to have been able to find her for support.

Reviewed July 2022

I have been with Jennifer for almost two months. I have been in therapy for about 9 months total and I feel as though I have worked through more in this two months then I did in total, she is amazing and goes the extra mile to help. She is fast to reply and is just amazing

Reviewed July 2022

I think Jennifer is great. She really helps me see things from a side that may not be seen and it feels like she cares and really helps me focus on getting better and getting the help I need. Everyone is different and everyone learns differently. She is great when it comes to focus on things I need to focus on and questions asked so she can really get to the root of my anxiety.

Reviewed July 2022

Jen is so compassionate and gentle. I appreciate her perspective and insight, always!

Reviewed June 2022

I have loved working with Jennifer so far. She's extremely personable and responsive, and provides me with a lot of different resources.

Reviewed June 2022

So far, this is helping me to be able to vent and have someone else tell me that I'm right in my thinking. I'm so glad I have chosen Betterhelp. It's only been a bit, so I'm hoping it continues to help.

Reviewed June 2022

Only one session in so far and she is amazing! My fourth therapist now and I already feel an amazing connection. She is fast to respond and very interested in what you have to say. Will update my review later but I’m sure it wil be great :)

Reviewed June 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Jennifer Vandivort offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Jennifer Vandivort 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 Vandivort speak?

Jennifer Vandivort speaks English.

How many years of experience does Jennifer Vandivort have?

Jennifer Vandivort has 3 years of experience.

Where is Jennifer Vandivort licensed to practice?

Jennifer Vandivort is licensed to practice in Missouri and Illinois.

Does Jennifer Vandivort accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Jennifer Vandivort does not accept 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."

How can I communicate with Jennifer Vandivort?

Jennifer Vandivort 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 Vandivort?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.