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Jennifer Brown

Jennifer Brown, LCSW

Missouri

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and trauma

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Missouri
LCSW, licence 1999135379
Licensed in Indiana
LCSW, licence 34004586A
Licensed in New Hampshire
LICSW, licence 2958
Licensed in Washington
LICSW, licence LW61457475
Licensed in Illinois
LCSW, licence 149.028561
NPI
1396271664
Experience
24 years
Languages
English
Location
Missouri

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

  • CBT techniques
  • DBT skills
  • Goal focused work

About Jennifer

Jennifer Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and Missouri with 24 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Her practice also addresses parenting concerns, relationship strain, anger, career questions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Her sessions are practical and interactive. She listens first, then helps clients identify patterns that get in the way of daily functioning. Conversations focus on clear, manageable steps clients can try between meetings. Jennifer uses straightforward tools to reduce symptoms and improve coping skills.

She draws on several evidence-informed approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, and dialectical behavior techniques. These methods are used to tackle things like intrusive thoughts, mood swings, or problems with emotional regulation. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas are brought in when people want to set concrete goals and make changes faster.

Jennifer has worked across many settings during her career and brings that breadth to each session. She helps people weigh options about work, family responsibilities, and caregiving stress. Practical daily concerns - money, sleep, job strain, and caregiving demands - are part of the conversation.

Her style is interactive and oriented toward problem solving. She helps clients recognize patterns, try different coping strategies, and evaluate what is working. The aim is steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes.

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How Jennifer’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building understanding of a person’s experience. It helps people feel heard and supports them in identifying their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect; it often involves practical exercises and homework to change patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jennifer will discuss goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try first. The plan can shift over time based on what helps most and what fits day-to-day life.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or travel. It can allow shorter check-ins, fewer commutes, and more consistent weekly sessions when schedules are tight. Many people use these sessions to practice skills between meetings and to address urgent coping needs while keeping progress moving forward.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Listed in

Missouri, Indiana, New Hampshire, Washington, Illinois

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, low self-esteem, parenting concerns, relationship issues, anger, career questions, ADHD, and related areas listed in her profile.

How would you describe her approach in sessions?

Sessions are interactive and practical. She uses client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral and dialectical strategies to build skills and problem solve.

How many years has she practiced?

She has 24 years of experience in mental health settings and brings that background into clinical work.

Where is she licensed to practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licensure in Illinois (IL LCSW) and Missouri (MO LCSW). She practices from Missouri.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.

How does payment work?

Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact rates depend on your region.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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