- Values focused
- Mindfulness based
- Skill building
About Jennifer
Jennifer Groom-Reid is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and major life changes. She focuses on practical steps you can take when life feels overwhelming. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at helping people feel heard and understood from the first session.
She has twelve years of experience working with concerns such as addiction, family conflict, mood disorders, and relationship struggles. Jennifer also supports people coping with illness or chronic pain, end-of-life issues, and the fallout from separation or infidelity. Money and financial issues are included among the topics she helps people think through.
Jennifer uses approaches that emphasize values, present-moment awareness, and real-world skill building. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, and client-centered ways of relating to help people make changes that matter. Sessions include talking through problems and practicing new responses between meetings.
Her work pays attention to culture and identity, and she aims to meet each person where they are. Jennifer helps people sort through control patterns, codependency, and impulsivity, and she encourages self-compassion and clearer boundaries. She often blends coaching elements with therapy to support practical goal setting.
People who choose her often want a straightforward partner for change. Jennifer helps clarify what matters, reduce overwhelm, and take manageable steps toward better day-to-day functioning. She welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and supports international clients in English.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and choosing actions that match those values even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings arise. It can help with anxiety, depression, and decisions during major life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and managing impulsive behaviors. Mindfulness Therapy teaches noticing thoughts and bodily sensations without judgment and can reduce reactivity while improving focus and sleep.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together you will try methods that fit your daily life and adjust the plan as needed.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Many people find that remote work helps keep momentum between sessions and makes it simpler to practice new skills in real situations without extra travel.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
Jennifer works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship and family problems, depression, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and money or financial issues.
What is her general therapy style and approach?
She combines acceptance and values-based work, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, and client-centered listening to help people make practical changes and manage emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She brings twelve years of experience supporting people through life changes, mood concerns, trauma, chronic illness, and addiction-related issues.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
She is a Connecticut LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and the therapist accepts international clients who communicate in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or in-person meetings are available.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.