Jennifer Schweinhard

Compassionate, experienced Washington LMHC

LMHC Washington

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Jennifer

Jennifer Schweinhard is a Washington-licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of experience working in community mental health and independent practice. She earned a Master of Psychology in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University in 2005 and has a background as a Child Mental Health Specialist.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes practical strategies for both situational difficulties and long-term challenges, and she has provided clinical supervision to provisional licensees, interns, and senior clinicians prior to focusing on independent practice. Jennifer uses a collaborative approach to build treatment plans tailored to each client's strengths and goals.

She aims to maintain an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored, while acknowledging that growth may sometimes feel uncomfortable. Areas of focus in her work include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, among other issues.

Clients can expect a clinician who values partnership and practical tools, drawing on a range of therapeutic methods to address emotional and behavioral patterns. She welcomes the courage it takes to begin therapy and supports clients through the steps of change with attention to each person’s unique circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many practical challenges by teaching skills that can be practiced between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships and early emotional bonds to help clients understand how those patterns affect current connections and responses. It can be useful for addressing relationship difficulties, attachment issues, and some aspects of trauma and intimacy concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best with their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. Sessions blend practical skill-building with exploration of underlying patterns so treatment can be adjusted as progress and needs evolve.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and access therapy from home or other convenient locations while working with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jennifer address in therapy?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her practice is collaborative and client-centered, combining practical strategies with exploration of underlying patterns. She draws from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor work to each client's needs.

How much experience does she bring to clinical work?

She has 15 years of professional experience in community mental health and independent practice, and she previously provided clinical supervision to provisional licensees, interns, and senior clinicians.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Washington, credential WA LMHC LH 60014846, and practices within that state.

Does she conduct sessions in languages other than English or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for online work?

She offers multiple remote session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How is cost handled for therapy with her?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSexualityYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English