Dr. Jennifer Gildner, CA Psychologist 24958, WA Psychologist PY60892685
Therapist who combines challenge with compassion
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- Messaging-only sessions
- Mindfulness-centered
- Strengths-based approach
About Jennifer
Dr. Jennifer Gildner is a clinical psychologist with 19 years of experience. She practices from a strengths-based, collaborative stance and uses messaging-only sessions checked on weekday evenings. She does not meet by video or voice and does not complete forms or letters related to therapy services.
Her style blends gentle challenge with practical skill-building. She encourages clients to turn intention into action and helps them find answers already within themselves. Mindfulness is a core part of sessions, used to support changes in thinking and behavior.
Dr. Gildner pays attention to how culture shapes each person's difficulties. She invites clients to say what they need from therapy and adapts her approach to fit those goals. The work is focused on real-life change rather than simply talking about problems.
She commonly addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues tied to career, sleep, and eating. She also supports people facing trauma, compassion fatigue, bipolar challenges, and life transitions such as divorce or separation.
Additional areas of focus include attachment and family of origin issues, adoption and foster care concerns, body image, chronic illness or pain, codependency, and commitment or control difficulties. Her practice includes attention to LGBT concerns and recovery after domestic violence or other abuse.
Because she uses an asynchronous messaging format, sessions are suited to people who prefer written communication and scheduling that fits evening check-ins. Prospective clients should confirm the messaging-only setup before starting.
Her style blends gentle challenge with practical skill-building. She encourages clients to turn intention into action and helps them find answers already within themselves. Mindfulness is a core part of sessions, used to support changes in thinking and behavior.
Dr. Gildner pays attention to how culture shapes each person's difficulties. She invites clients to say what they need from therapy and adapts her approach to fit those goals. The work is focused on real-life change rather than simply talking about problems.
She commonly addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues tied to career, sleep, and eating. She also supports people facing trauma, compassion fatigue, bipolar challenges, and life transitions such as divorce or separation.
Additional areas of focus include attachment and family of origin issues, adoption and foster care concerns, body image, chronic illness or pain, codependency, and commitment or control difficulties. Her practice includes attention to LGBT concerns and recovery after domestic violence or other abuse.
Because she uses an asynchronous messaging format, sessions are suited to people who prefer written communication and scheduling that fits evening check-ins. Prospective clients should confirm the messaging-only setup before starting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Washington, California, Minnesota
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online care
Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and taking committed steps toward them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can help people struggling with stress, anxiety, or life transitions move forward despite discomfort.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that helps people feel heard and understood as they consider change. This approach supports self-directed growth and works well when someone needs a calm space to sort out priorities.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another common part of her work, teaching practical skills to shift unhelpful thinking and build better habits for mood, sleep, and eating. CBT tools are useful for tackling patterns that maintain anxiety or depression.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That collaboration includes pacing change and choosing practices that feel workable for the individual.
Her practice uses asynchronous messaging only, with messages checked on weekday evenings and not at weekends. Prospective clients should confirm this messaging-only format before booking. Messaging can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow reflection before writing, and provide short, focused check-ins that support steady progress.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy challenges, and coping with life changes such as divorce or separation.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and gently challenging, focused on turning intention into action and using mindfulness to support new thoughts and behaviors.
What is her professional background?
She has 19 years of clinical experience as a practicing psychologist and brings a strengths-based framework to therapy.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds psychologist licenses in California and Washington and lists Minnesota as her current location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.