Jennifer Pariera , LICSW

Jennifer Pariera is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 11 years of direct client experience. She works with a broad range of life stressors and mental health concerns, with particular focus on depression and anxiety. Over the course of her practice she has spent considerable time supporting Veterans, military members, and their families, and she also enjoys guiding young adults through the transitions that accompany new stages of life.

Her counseling style is warm and welcoming and she approaches each person as an individual, adapting methods to fit unique needs. She emphasizes collaboration and a non-judgmental stance, offering coaching and guidance to help people move toward their goals. Clinically, she often blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to support emotional regulation, coping skills, and clearer thinking. She recognizes the courage it takes to ask for help and strives to provide a space where people can be vulnerable and explore their concerns openly.

Approaches and Online Care for Flexible Support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress. It is practical and goal-oriented, often used to address anxiety, depression, and unhelpful coping habits.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance of thoughts and feelings, helping reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. It can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, and managing difficult emotions.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on the individual's experience, with the therapist offering empathy, validation, and gentle guidance to help clients explore their values and goals. This approach supports self-directed growth and works well during life transitions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Jennifer will collaborate with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines approaches as needed and adjusts treatment based on how a client responds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations.