- Calm practical help
- Person-centered care
- Focus on coping skills
About Jennifer
Jennifer Otis is a licensed clinical social worker who offers steady, practical support for people facing anxiety, depression, stress, and major life changes. She focuses on helping clients manage panic attacks and social anxiety, and she brings a calm, collaborative presence to each session.
Jennifer works with people experiencing trauma, bipolar disorder, and persistent worry. She helps clients untangle patterns of control, and talk through issues like guilt, shame, and forgiveness. She also supports those processing divorce or separation and the grief that can follow.
Her style is person-centered and team-oriented. She meets clients where they are and works together with them to set goals. Sessions focus on building skills that can be used between meetings and on practical steps to reduce distress.
Over her three years of practice she has concentrated on evidence-based techniques that help with panic attacks and stress responses. She aims to make sessions straightforward and useful, so people leave with something they can try right away.
Jennifer practices in California as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She offers care in English and does not take clients outside the United States. To begin, she invites people to reflect on what they want to change and to bring that into the first conversation.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Jennifer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and symptom relief. One common approach helps people learn techniques to manage panic attacks and immediate anxiety symptoms, such as breathing strategies and step-by-step exposure to feared sensations. Another approach emphasizes tracking thoughts and behaviors so clients can test unhelpful thinking and try new responses in everyday situations.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Together they adjust the plan as progress is made and new challenges come up.
If you are interested in online therapy, confirm the specific session formats before booking since formats are not listed here. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice coping skills between sessions in the settings where they live and work. Licensed professionals aim to tailor sessions to each person's life and preferences.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and life transitions. Additional areas include social anxiety, communication problems, and issues like guilt and shame.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, focusing on practical skills and clear goals. Sessions aim to build tools clients can use between appointments.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with people facing anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, and major life changes.
What credentials and location information are provided?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.