Jennifer Dowd

Compassionate counselor guiding practical change

LPCC Ohio

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages: English

About Jennifer

Jennifer Dowd is an Ohio-licensed professional counselor (LPCC) with a decade of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, and major life transitions. She draws on practical, evidence-informed methods to help clients identify patterns, build skills, and take measurable steps toward stability and growth.

Background and approach

Jennifer emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion as cornerstones of her practice, and she adapts conversations and care plans to each person’s situation. Her work includes attention to mood and bipolar concerns, panic symptoms, post-traumatic stress, substance use challenges, and issues such as grief, self-esteem, relationship strain, and women’s health topics.

Jennifer also offers support for social anxiety, self-love, trichotillomania, and LGBT-related concerns. Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting and a focus on concrete strategies that fit their daily lives.

She frames seeking change as a brave first step and positions herself as a partner who aims to empower people as they pursue greater resilience and well-being.

Approaches for Online Growth and Recovery

Jennifer integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy into online work, using each approach to target different needs. CBT helps clients notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, panic symptoms, mood concerns, and everyday coping skills. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers structured ways to process traumatic experiences and reduce their ongoing impact on safety, emotions, and relationships.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to clarify goals, explore which methods resonate most, and tailor techniques to personal preferences and concerns so the plan evolves as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend regularly, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when life or location changes. Licensed professionals can adapt tools and exercises for each format to support consistent work toward the client’s goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this clinician address?

The practice focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related areas such as grief, anger, self esteem, bipolar and women’s issues.

How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?

Jennifer uses approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-focused methods to build practical skills and support emotional processing.

What level of experience does the therapist bring?

She has 10 years of professional work experience providing counseling for a variety of mood, anxiety, trauma, and addiction-related concerns.

Where is the therapist licensed and practicing?

The clinician holds an Ohio LPCC license, listed as OH LPCC E.2606325, and provides services while based in Ohio.

Are sessions available in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English, and the therapist does accept international clients.

Which session formats does the counselor offer?

Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to their preferences and scheduling.

How is pricing handled for therapy sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Drug and alcohol addictionMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English