Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Jennifer Baumgardner, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - mood and life changes
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 25353
- NPI
- 1528100112
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Jennifer supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Fertility and postpartum focus
About Jennifer
Jennifer Baumgardner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 14 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, addictions, and other life changes. Jennifer also focuses on fertility and pregnancy-related issues, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, and concerns common to young adults and women.
Her style centers on listening and responding to what each person says they need. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She draws on client-centered therapy to follow the client’s lead and on cognitive behavioral therapy to address thinking patterns that influence mood and behavior.
In practical terms Jennifer helps people identify small, manageable steps to change how they react to stress and relationship problems. She talks through coping strategies for anger, intimacy challenges, parenting strain, and career transitions. For fertility or pregnancy loss she focuses on the emotional impact and supports next steps that feel right for the individual.
Jennifer’s work also covers addiction, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse recovery, and self-esteem concerns. She explains options clearly and partners with clients to set realistic goals. Her approach is direct and focused on everyday life improvements.
Clients who prefer straight talk about problem solving, and a mix of listening plus practical skills, will recognize that approach in her sessions. Jennifer practices in California as an LCSW and conducts therapy in English.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches work for online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what the person brings to sessions. It helps when someone needs support sorting their priorities, making decisions, or feeling heard while working through difficult emotions.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood. It uses practical exercises and short homework tasks to change patterns that fuel anxiety, depression, or problematic coping like avoidance.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Jennifer will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. She adjusts what they do together based on what helps most in real life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. It can also allow work to continue while managing parenting, health appointments, or job hours. Those practical benefits can help the work stay consistent and usable in everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, parenting and career challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She combines listening with cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience as a therapist working with a broad range of concerns and life stages.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers