Jennifer Malkin

Jennifer Malkin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing anger, stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and life changes. She speaks plainly and works with clients to name patterns and choose different behavior. Her approach is collaborative and straightforward, aiming to help clients set realistic goals and follow through on them.

She brings 20 years of clinical experience and a master’s degree in counseling. Jennifer also holds a prior master’s in education and a bachelor’s in psychology. Over her career she has supported people dealing with trauma, grief, addictions, depression, bipolar concerns, parenting stress, and LGBT issues among other areas.

In sessions she focuses on clear, practical work. She helps clients identify habits that get in the way and practices new ways of responding. She uses methods that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing to shape individualized plans.

Jennifer emphasizes a frank and respectful working relationship. She aims to clarify goals, notice progress, and call out when actions don’t match stated intentions. Clients should expect both support and challenge as part of making change.

Her additional interests include caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control issues, infidelity and divorce concerns, life purpose, and financial stress. People who want focused, results-oriented conversations about behavior and relationships may find her style helpful.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking actions that match what matters most. It can help with anger, anxiety, and life direction by shifting how people relate to difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and behavior change. Client-Centered Therapy centers on a respectful, empathic relationship where the therapist listens and reflects to help clients discover their own solutions and strengths.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jennifer approaches therapy as a collaboration and will help decide which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. She adjusts plans based on progress and client feedback so the work feels useful and relevant.

Confirm available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. They also support shorter check-ins, written messaging, or scheduled live conversations when those options are offered. Talk with the therapist during the intake to match scheduling needs and preferred ways of meeting.