- Client-centered care
- Practical skill building
- Strengths focused
About Jennifer
Jennifer Maguire, LPC, uses a client-centered approach in her counseling. She emphasizes listening and aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people feel heard. Her manner is interactive and warm, and she focuses on practical steps that help clients move forward.
With 25 years in the counseling field, she draws on a mix of therapies to match each person's needs. Jennifer uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts affect feelings and actions. She brings in Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for mindfulness and emotion regulation when those tools are helpful.
Her work is strengths-based and solution-focused. That means she helps clients identify what they already do well and build plans that address real-life goals. She talks through problems and supports skill-building rather than relying on a single technique.
Jennifer lists a wide range of concerns she addresses, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also notes adoption and foster care among her additional focus areas.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about what is getting in the way and practical steps to try between sessions. Jennifer aims to empower people to make changes at their own pace while offering guidance and support.
How her approaches translate to online work
Jennifer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her practice. CBT helps people spot unhelpful thought patterns and try practical changes in how they think and act, which can reduce anxiety and depression. DBT focuses on building skills such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation to manage intense feelings and improve relationships.Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has worked in the past. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as needed based on progress and feedback.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can help tailor session length and focus so therapy fits into everyday life while targeting the concerns you brought to therapy.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is interactive, empathetic, and warm. She emphasizes listening and helps people set practical goals using a strengths-based, solution-focused lens.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience in the counseling field and draws on that background when tailoring plans for clients.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.