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Jennifer Buer

Practical, compassionate therapy for life transitions

LMFT California

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Jennifer

Jennifer Buer is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on common life challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, helping people build practical skills and clearer perspectives.

Background and approach

Jennifer aims to make beginning therapy easier by acknowledging how much courage it takes to reach out and by offering steady, nonjudgmental support. Her style emphasizes collaboration and openness, inviting clients to share thoughts and feelings in a respectful setting.

Jennifer blends evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with approaches that emphasize values, emotional awareness, and relationship patterns to tailor work to each person’s needs. She seeks to help clients develop tools for managing difficult emotions, strengthening relationships, and moving toward goals in everyday life.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Jennifer often draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing concrete strategies to change behaviors and emotional responses. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems by offering tools to reframe thinking and practice new responses. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a values-oriented approach that helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with what matters most in life. ACT can support coping with life transitions and persistent emotional pain by increasing psychological flexibility.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client work together to assess needs, try strategies, and adjust methods over time so the work fits the client’s goals and preferences rather than following a fixed plan.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or work and support steady progress through regular, convenient sessions and between-session communication when appropriate.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jennifer help with?
She supports people working through stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, creating an open space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings while building practical coping skills.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Jennifer has ten years of professional experience as a practicing therapist.
What credentials and location are listed for Jennifer?
She is an LMFT licensed in California with license number CA LMFT 50351 and practices in California.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she provide?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English