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Jennifer Savell

Jennifer Savell

Therapist · Mississippi

Compassionate therapist for life transitions

  • Strengths focused
  • Practical strategies
  • Warm and interactive

About Jennifer

Jennifer Savell is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Mississippi with 27 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, and issues around intimacy. She also supports those facing career shifts, burnout, ADHD-related concerns, and coping with life changes.

Her approach is warm and interactive. She treats people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions focus on what matters to each person and build from their strengths.

Jennifer uses a mix of methods to match individual needs. She draws on client-centered work to keep the person’s experience central. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change, and mindfulness techniques support attention and stress management.

She believes clients are the experts on their own stories and that small shifts add up. Treatment plans are tailored to a person’s goals and circumstances. The therapist encourages practical steps alongside exploration of deeper patterns.

Starting therapy is framed as a collaborative process. Jennifer aims to create a space where people can clarify goals, try new strategies, and build on what already works for them.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s priorities. The therapist creates space for people to tell their story and decide what goals matter most, which helps with issues like low self-esteem and relationship concerns.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. It offers concrete exercises and tasks to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and increase self-awareness. These techniques can support managing cravings, emotional reactivity, and daily overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, pace, and preferences. That means trying ideas, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as specific online options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use methods like CBT worksheets or mindfulness prompts between meetings to keep progress moving.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Jennifer help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting concerns, career changes, ADHD, and related struggles.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is warm and interactive, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring care to each person’s needs.

How much experience does she have?

She has 27 years of professional experience as a marriage and family therapist working with a broad range of concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She holds an MS and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Mississippi.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How does cost and scheduling work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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