LCSW

Jennifer Gaumer, LCSW

Experience15 years
LocationCalifornia
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy

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About Jennifer

Jennifer Gaumer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with fifteen years of clinical experience based in California. She trained in social work at the University of Connecticut and brings a background that includes hospital-based child guidance, residential treatment, and community parenting programs.

Background and approach

Her career has included work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and other mood and stress-related concerns. Her approach is warm, interactive, and grounded in evidence-informed psychotherapies.

She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness to help clients build practical skills and new ways of responding to difficult emotions and life transitions. As a trained forensic interviewer, she also has experience supporting survivors of physical trauma and sexual assault.

Jennifer emphasizes collaboration and practical problem solving, helping clients translate insights into real-world changes. Outside of clinical work she enjoys gardening, home renovation, reading, and spending time at the beach and traveling with her family.

Therapeutic approaches online: practical skills and presence

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and build committed actions even when uncomfortable emotions show up; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building, often helping with mood disorders, panic, and anxiety. Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of experience, which can reduce reactivity and support emotion regulation.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic journey, and Jennifer will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She uses client feedback and ongoing discussion to adapt techniques and pace so the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to access care from home or work. These formats support continuity of care and flexible scheduling, allowing licensed professionals to offer interactive skill practice, supportive coaching, and reflective conversation in ways that match each client's comfort and routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?

She addresses a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, anger, addictions, grief, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her counseling style is described as warm, interactive, and caring, with emphasis on collaboration and practical problem solving to help clients make meaningful changes.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has fifteen years of experience working in settings such as a hospital-based child guidance clinic, a residential treatment center, and community parenting programs.

Which credentials and license locations does she hold?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credentials CA LCSW 27916 and CT LCSW 005696, and practices from California.

Does she provide therapy in other languages or to international clients?

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

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions 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 working with her?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger management

Also works with

Addictions Trauma and abuse GriefEating disordersSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issues Communication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

California, Connecticut

Languages

English

What Jennifer can help with

Jennifer Gaumer works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management.

Jennifer works with clients with concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and parenting problems.

How Jennifer approaches therapy

Jennifer's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Jennifer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California, with 15 years of clinical experience.