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Jennifer Such

Jennifer Such, LCSW

Therapist · Missouri · 14+ years of experience

Midlife and life-change focused LCSW

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  • Practical coping skills
  • Trauma processing support
  • Collaborative goal setting

About Jennifer

Jennifer Such is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience helping people manage major life stressors. She focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and midlife changes. Jennifer aims to listen without judgment and help each person find strengths they can use right away.

Her approach blends several methods so sessions can match what a person needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful patterns and build new responses. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are priorities.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is part of her toolkit for people processing trauma and painful memories. Client-centered principles guide the pace of work, meaning the person’s goals shape each session. The work often includes clear exercises, coping strategies, and short-term goals to track progress.

Jennifer’s background includes many clinical settings where she supported adults and adolescents with mood disorders, trauma, and addiction-related concerns. She brings 14 years of hands-on practice in helping people manage grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, and career-related transitions.

Sessions are conducted in English and Jennifer practices in Missouri. People considering therapy are encouraged to review their goals and choose a therapist whose style and experience fit their needs before scheduling.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Illinois, Missouri, Maryland, Texas

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It focuses on accepting difficult thoughts while committing to meaningful actions, which can help with anxiety, midlife transitions, and low mood.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It uses practical exercises and short-term plans to change unhelpful thinking and reduce symptoms like worry, insomnia, and low motivation.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for processing traumatic memories by guiding the person through structured recall paired with specific bilateral stimulation techniques. This can be helpful for people whose past experiences continue to cause distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That process may involve trying a few techniques and adapting the plan over time.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow more flexible scheduling. It also makes it simpler to maintain continuity when life circumstances change, while keeping the focus on practical skills and real-world application.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and issues tied to midlife change. The therapist also addresses relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, and sleep problems.

What is the therapist's general style in sessions?

Sessions combine practical skill-building with a warm, client-centered approach. Techniques from ACT, CBT, and DBT are used to set goals and practice new ways of coping.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has 14 years of professional experience working in a range of clinical settings with adolescents and adults facing mood disorders, trauma, and addiction-related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

The clinician holds the LCSW credential and practices in Missouri. The listing shows licensure details as LCSW.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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