Jennifer Wells

Compassionate, pragmatic therapy for life’s challenges

LCSW Texas

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Jennifer

Jennifer Wells, LCSW, brings 14 years of experience in social work to her therapeutic practice in Texas. She emphasizes a whole-person perspective that blends practical, evidence-informed strategies with compassionate listening.

Background and approach

Her background in community mental health exposed her to a wide range of concerns, and she often draws on cognitive behavioral principles and solution-focused ideas to help clients recognize and shift unhelpful patterns. Jennifer frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at increased self-understanding and improved day-to-day functioning.

She uses tools informed by trauma work and an understanding of neuroplasticity to support changes in thought and behavior. Common themes she addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, and career or life transitions.

Her style centers on practical skill-building in areas such as communication, emotional regulation, and problem solving, while remaining attentive to each person’s history and values. Jennifer invites clients who are ready to explore new ways of coping and growing to work together toward clearer goals and more adaptive patterns of living.

Approach-Focused Care Delivered Online

Jennifer integrates cognitive behavioral strategies and attachment-informed work along with client-centered principles to tailor care to each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often through practical exercises that target patterns contributing to stress, anxiety, or depression. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns and how early connection experiences influence current relationships and emotional responses, which can be useful for addressing family, relationship, and attachment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental stance that helps clients explore values and goals at their own pace.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative undertaking. The therapist will work with clients to determine which combination of strategies best matches their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy remains relevant and responsive to changing needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules. These options support consistent access to sessions and allow clients to choose formats that feel most comfortable for processing material or practicing skills between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Jennifer works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family problems, parenting concerns, and career or life transitions.

What therapeutic style can I expect?

Her approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with solution-focused and client-centered methods, emphasizing practical skill building and collaborative goal setting.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 14 years of experience primarily in community mental health settings, providing care for diverse presenting concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is licensed as an LCSW with registration TX LCSW 61084 and practices in Texas.

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 are available?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and scheduling.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

What is the process for beginning therapy?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Smoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English