Licensed clinical social worker recordKentucky
Jennifer Mcminn, LCSW
Kentucky
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - mood and addiction focus
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Kentucky
- LCSW, licence 3070
- NPI
- 1194869230
- Experience
- 19 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Kentucky
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
- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction recovery
- Mood disorders
About Jennifer
Jennifer Mcminn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky with 19 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Her practical focus is on everyday problems that make life feel overwhelming.
She helps people who are dealing with isolation, major life changes, and relationship struggles. Jennifer talks through coping strategies for mood problems and substance use issues. She also addresses attachment concerns and communication difficulties that get in the way of daily life.
Her background includes long-term work with mood disorders and recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Jennifer has experience with first responder stress, domestic violence recovery, and grief around shame, guilt, or loss. She also supports people navigating HIV/AIDS-related challenges and co-occurring conditions.
In sessions she focuses on concrete steps people can take between meetings. That may include practice in communication, building routines, or breaking down overwhelming tasks into manageable parts. She pays attention to how life circumstances like work, health, and family strain affect mood and choices.
People who choose her often want clear, realistic approaches for the problems they face. To start, she asks straightforward questions about current struggles and priorities. From there she and the client set short-term goals and practical next steps for progress.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Jennifer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at practical change. Cognitive-behavioral approaches look at how thoughts and behaviors interact and focus on small experiments and skill practice to reduce anxiety or improve mood. Methods drawn from trauma-informed care concentrate on establishing safety in the moment and building coping skills that help with intrusive memories or post-trauma stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, current struggles, and preferences, and then recommend methods that fit those needs. Clients are invited to try a few strategies and adjust them as progress is reviewed collaboratively.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy routines or make it easier to attend from home or during a work break. Online meetings can also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or reduce travel time so sessions are simpler to keep.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression, along with related concerns such as attachment issues and communication problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and evidence-informed, focusing on clear steps people can try between sessions and on improving everyday functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience working in mental health settings and with people facing mood disorders and substance use concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers