I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience. I am a licensed in New York. I have worked with individuals, couples and families from a various backgrounds and life situations. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns such as coping with chronic medical illnesses such as multiple sclerosis, lupus, and cancer. I have also worked with clients with adoption issues, depression, anxiety, career challenges, and ADHD. My career history has allowed me to work in areas of mental health, learning disabilities, chronic illnesses, caregiving, foster care, and adoption My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, compassion, being nonjudgmental. My approach combines psychodynamic and cognitive –behavioral counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. My goal is to support and empower you to address life issues and to help you learn effective coping strategies. I look forward to working with you!

As a licensed therapist in New York, I bring over two decades of experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenging experiences, including social anxiety, trauma recovery, addiction, depression and anxiety. I specialize in creating compassionate, affirming therapeutic spaces where individuals can explore their deepest challenges. My approach integrates evidence-based techniques to address anxiety, shame, post-traumatic experiences, and substance use concerns. I understand that healing is a deeply personal journey, and I'm committed to walking alongside my clients with empathy, respect, and professional expertise. My therapeutic work is grounded in a holistic understanding of human experience, recognizing the unique strengths and resilience each person brings to their healing process. I aim to empower clients to develop meaningful coping strategies, build emotional awareness, and create positive transformations in their lives.

You already know that whatever brings you to counseling right now requires both the expertise of the counselor AND your own courage and willingness to look honestly at your self and your circumstances. Not easy for you alone, or you wouldn’t be here. It takes both of us. I can support and guide you as you explore the issues that bring you to BetterHelp and I can help you revitalize your self-care and your self-awareness. I've been a therapist for 25 years and specialize in helping people cultivate the skills to address stress-reduction; completeness/healing with grief, loss and transition; healthy boundaries; self-care and self-compassion. You must be willing to do your part. We’ll use: Honest conversation Probing questions Home assignments such as reading reflecting mindfulness practices journaling to work with what’s getting in your way and get you reconnected with your wellbeing. My many years of experience as a therapist and mindfulness educator can help you ease your load and rekindle your spark. My schedule is NOT in the BetterHelp calendar. Appointments are scheduled by me at our mutual convenience once the intake/screening process is completed and we have decided we are a good match. I currently have openings on Wednesdays between 9 am and 2 pm Eastern, 6 am and 11 am Pacific.

I am licensed in New York with 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Florida and New York, I have over 30 years experience in the law enforcement community and over ten years of therapeutic counseling. I am available for individual, group and family therapy. I can address Anxiety, Narrative disorders, power differential concerns. personal definition examinations, relationship and PTSD issues. Everyones experiences are made up of relationships. My practice of therapy creates a refuge from judgment which allows an increase in confidence and control with the focus on health and happiness through understanding. I try to maintain a comfortable narrative style with a mindfulness tool set, in order to addresses the identification of needs and abilities while providing definition and effectively designed solutions.

Hi, thank you for looking at my profile. I have been a psychotherapist for over 20 years treating children, adults and couples in various settings. I have helped clients with issues such as depression, anxiety, anger management, ADHD, LGBTQ, autism, stress, relationship issues, grief and just day-to-day concerns that may arise. I provide mostly a client centered approach to therapy but will tailor my treatment modality to the client’s needs. My goal is for clients to feel safe, respected and understood. My philosophy has always been to treat others as I would want to be treated. My sessions will start by discussing what brought you to therapy and then later together we will come up with a short term and long term goal to meet your needs. I look forward to working with you! Warmly, Jennifer Kempner, LCSW, MEd

Hi, I’m a licensed therapist in New York with 15 years of professional experience. I offer trauma-informed therapy with a strong focus on supporting LGBTQ+ individuals. My approach is grounded in compassion, cultural humility, and evidence-based practices that honor each person's lived experience. Whether you're navigating the impact of trauma, identity exploration, relationship challenges, or systemic oppression, I provide a safe and affirming space to heal and grow. I specialize in working with complex trauma, including developmental and relational trauma, and integrate modalities such as EMDR, somatic awareness, and parts work to support deep, sustainable healing. As a queer-affirming therapist, I understand the unique stressors faced by LGBTQ+ communities and strive to create a space where all identities are respected and celebrated. Together, we’ll work toward reclaiming your sense of safety, agency, and connection—with yourself and others. My approach is client-centered, collaborative, and rooted in creating a space where you feel safe, supported, and free from judgment. I believe in meeting you where you are and walking alongside you as you move toward growth and healing. Whether you’re navigating life transitions, managing mental health symptoms, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, we can work together to help you feel more grounded and empowered. Therapy isn’t always easy—it takes courage to reach out and open up. But you don’t have to go through it alone. My role is to support you, help you gain clarity, and build the tools you need to lead a more fulfilling life. If you are ready to take the next step, I am here with you.

I am licensed in New York with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & despression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Arizona,Oregon , Nevada and Virginia with 20+ years of professional work experience in national and international settings. I have experience in helping clients with depression, stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, trauma, relationship challenges & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

As a licensed therapist in New York, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on addressing challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, and interpersonal dynamics. I bring a compassionate, culturally responsive approach to therapy, creating a safe space for healing and personal growth. My expertise spans a wide range of areas, including social anxiety, workplace stress, relationship challenges, and identity and life-transition issues. I'm particularly committed to supporting individuals experiencing isolation, shame, and self-esteem challenges. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I work collaboratively with clients to develop meaningful strategies for emotional well-being. My approach honors each person's unique experiences, emphasizing empowerment, resilience, and authentic self-discovery. I'm dedicated to walking alongside you as you navigate life's complexities and work toward your personal goals.

Counseling can be scary, we often fear what we don’t know and understand, we fight against vulnerability, and working toward change of any kind is difficult. A lot of the things that we want to avoid are inevitable and it helps to have someone who can help you sort through all of things life throws at us. Counseling is collaborative and should be a partnership, one driven by you, the client ,in an open, safe, judgement-free environment. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York with 20 years of professional experience working with individuals, ages four and older, providing individual, group, couples and family counseling. I’m trained as a co-occurring clinician and can work with individuals with both mental health and substance use disorders. I am trained in trauma work, with a specialization in childhood trauma and specialize in co-occurring disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma related disorders, child therapy, behavioral disorders and autism spectrum disorders, with a background in disorders of sexual development and sexuality issues.

I am licensed in New York with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in New York with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with LGBTQ+ related issues, trauma, abuse, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, anxiety, depression and facial differences such as being cleft affected. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Talking with a stranger could be terrifying and liberating at the same time. Just try to remember you deserve to be here. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

As a licensed therapist in New York, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients develop self-compassion, process challenging experiences, and cultivate personal resilience. I have extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals and supporting those managing stress, anxiety, and trauma-related challenges. My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in creating a affirming, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their authentic selves. I'm particularly passionate about supporting individuals working through issues of self-esteem, sexuality, and personal growth. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I help clients develop meaningful strategies for emotional healing and self-understanding. I believe in honoring each person's unique journey, recognizing that healing is a collaborative process. My goal is to provide compassionate, targeted support that empowers clients to build stronger, more fulfilling connections with themselves and others.