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Jennifer Kempner, LCSW

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Jennifer

Jennifer Kempner is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 25 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, grief, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns.

Background and approach

Her work also addresses sleep difficulties, parenting and anger issues, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar management, and coping with life changes, with additional attention to forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love. She uses a client-centered stance that prioritizes respect and understanding, and adapts evidence-based tools to each person’s situation.

Jennifer draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused techniques to shape sessions around concrete goals. Clients can expect an initial conversation about what brought them to therapy followed by collaborative short- and long-term goal-setting.

Jennifer offers flexible contact formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She is credentialed as NM LCSW C-11207 and TX LCSW 104886 and conducts her practice in English out of New York.

Her aim is to create a respectful space where people can explore practical steps toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take committed action even in the presence of difficult thoughts or emotions; it is useful for anxiety, stress, life transitions, and ongoing struggles with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Mindfulness-based techniques teach present-moment awareness and stress management skills that can support emotional regulation and coping with trauma or chronic worry.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each person to weigh goals, preferences, and responses to different methods, adjusting strategies over time to find the best fit for progress and comfort.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These formats allow people to schedule appointments around work or family commitments, maintain continuity during life changes, and use brief check-ins or more traditional sessions depending on what best supports their goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, intimacy challenges, sleep problems, parenting and anger, as well as self-esteem, career and bipolar concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is primarily client-centered, focusing on respect and collaboration while adapting methods to each individual’s needs and goals.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist working with a range of issues across different settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LCSW credential with license details NM LCSW C-11207 and TX LCSW 104886 and practices out of New York.
Can clients work with her in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for connecting?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
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 working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

ForgivenessLife purposeSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Texas, New York, New Mexico

Languages

English

What Jennifer can help with

Jennifer Kempner works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and depression.

How Jennifer approaches therapy

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

Experience and training

Jennifer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New York, with 25 years of clinical experience.