Jennifer McFarlin , LMFT

Jennifer McFarlin is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Florida who brings a systemic, attachment-focused approach to clinical work. With 12 years of experience in the field and a Master’s in Counselor Education and Specialist in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Florida (2012), she blends formal training with hands-on experience to support individuals, couples, and families.

Early in her career she completed registered intern hours at a mental health hospital, working with individuals experiencing severe mental illness. After licensure she served as a Primary Therapist at an eating disorder treatment center for three years, providing individual counseling and facilitating extensive group and family therapy for clients with disordered eating and co-occurring depression, anxiety, and OCD.

Since 2020 she has operated a private practice emphasizing relationship struggles and attachment patterns, and in 2024 she earned certification in Integrated Attachment Theory. In both individual and couples work she helps clients identify the core wounds that shape attachment styles and guides them toward greater security and healthier connections.

Jennifer routinely considers the influence of family-of-origin beliefs and relational histories, pairing practical coping skills with exploration of underlying belief systems. Her practice centers on improving relational dynamics and emotional wellbeing so clients can leave therapy feeling better equipped to navigate life and relationships.

Attachment and Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Jennifer McFarlin integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to meet a range of relational and emotional concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and helps clients heal core attachment wounds to build more secure bonds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and eating-related concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps couples and partners identify negative interaction cycles and access underlying emotions to improve intimacy and communication.

The right therapeutic approach is often discovered collaboratively. Jennifer works with clients to assess their needs, goals, and preferences and tailors interventions from these modalities to fit the individual or relationship. This collaborative process helps ensure the selected methods align with what the client hopes to change.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency in treatment, access care from home, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who adapt approaches to each client's situation.