Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Jennifer Quirina, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and life changes
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149018729
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 28839
- NPI
- 1336388602
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
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
- Self esteem work
- Adoption and attachment
About Jennifer
Jennifer Quirina is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and California with 15 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. Jennifer also pays attention to issues related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment, autism and Asperger syndrome, and fertility concerns.
Jennifer uses practical, skills-based work in sessions. She draws on solution-focused ideas to set clear goals and build steps toward them. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test more useful ways of thinking. Dialectical behavioral methods are part of her toolbox for managing strong emotions and improving day-to-day coping.
Sessions are conversational and oriented to action. Jennifer aims to help people feel heard and to develop clear strategies for stress and anxiety. She works with each person to choose what makes sense for their life and responsibilities.
Her background in social work informs a focus on real-world pressures like work, family, health, and relationships. She pays attention to how transitions and identity issues affect functioning and mood. With fifteen years in practice, she brings practical experience supporting people through change and adjustment.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and cost varies by client location.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Jennifer uses evidence-based techniques that translate well to talk-based sessions. Solution-focused work zeroes in on small, practical steps and short-term goals. Online sessions can be used to set clear goals and check progress between appointments.Cognitive behavioral methods look at thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns and introduce exercises to test new ways of thinking. These techniques often use brief homework and skill practice that clients can do between sessions to track change.
Dialectical behavioral approaches teach skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills include step-by-step coping tools that can be practiced in daily life and reviewed in session to build consistency.
Choosing the right mix of these approaches is collaborative. The therapist will talk with clients about what feels practical and fits their goals. Treatment is adjusted over time based on how a person responds and what they need to manage day-to-day demands.
Session formats are not specified in the available biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and healthcare schedules, allow for quick check-ins when stress spikes, and remove travel time from a busy day. They can also allow sessions without being on camera when that makes sense.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois, California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, self-esteem, career matters, and coping with life changes. Additional attention is given to abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, and fertility concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her sessions are practical and skills-based, using solution-focused, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavioral ideas to set goals and manage emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience in social work and clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LCSW and holds licenses in Illinois and California.
Which languages are used in sessions?
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 scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with client location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
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