Jennifer Nielson, LMFT
LMFT supporting healing through life changes
- Anxiety and stress
- Relationships and families
- Trauma-informed care
About Jennifer Nielson
Jennifer Nielson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with nine years of clinical experience supporting people through stressful and transitional periods. She works from a collaborative, compassionate stance that emphasizes understanding each person’s history and current strengths while helping them develop practical tools to manage symptoms and improve relationships. Jennifer explains LMFT as a professional credential for clinicians trained to work with individuals, couples, and families to address emotional and interpersonal challenges.
Her practice focuses on a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and family conflicts, intimacy-related difficulties, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, coaching, and ADHD. She also brings attention to related matters such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, attachment wounds, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, domestic violence, feelings of emptiness, family-of-origin dynamics, forgiveness, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, and end-of-life and hospice-related concerns.
Clinically, Jennifer integrates evidence-informed methods tailored to each person’s needs. Her approaches include attachment-based work to explore relational patterns, client-centered techniques that prioritize the person’s experience, cognitive behavioral strategies to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, EMDR when appropriate for processing traumatic memories, mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness, narrative methods to reframe life stories, and trauma-focused interventions to address the impact of past events. This blend allows her to adapt the pace and focus of sessions to support healing, greater self-understanding, and practical change.
Located in California and working in English, Jennifer applies a warm, intentional style aimed at helping people move from feeling stuck to gaining clarity and resilience. Her work emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person's values and goals while drawing on structured techniques that support lasting progress.
Her practice focuses on a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and family conflicts, intimacy-related difficulties, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, coaching, and ADHD. She also brings attention to related matters such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, attachment wounds, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, domestic violence, feelings of emptiness, family-of-origin dynamics, forgiveness, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, and end-of-life and hospice-related concerns.
Clinically, Jennifer integrates evidence-informed methods tailored to each person’s needs. Her approaches include attachment-based work to explore relational patterns, client-centered techniques that prioritize the person’s experience, cognitive behavioral strategies to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, EMDR when appropriate for processing traumatic memories, mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness, narrative methods to reframe life stories, and trauma-focused interventions to address the impact of past events. This blend allows her to adapt the pace and focus of sessions to support healing, greater self-understanding, and practical change.
Located in California and working in English, Jennifer applies a warm, intentional style aimed at helping people move from feeling stuck to gaining clarity and resilience. Her work emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person's values and goals while drawing on structured techniques that support lasting progress.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jennifer Nielson have?
Jennifer Nielson has nine years of experience providing therapeutic care and support.
Is Jennifer Nielson a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 105816.
In which languages does Jennifer Nielson provide therapy?
Jennifer provides therapy in English.
Where is Jennifer Nielson located?
Jennifer is located in California.
How can I work with Jennifer Nielson as my therapist?
You can work with Jennifer through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jennifer Nielson work with international clients?
Jennifer Nielson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jennifer Nielson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could virtual sessions be a good fit for you?
Many people consider whether virtual therapy can make a real difference. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions - online therapy can be an effective option that offers outcomes comparable to traditional in-person care for many individuals.One of the primary benefits is flexibility. People can connect in the format that suits them best, choosing from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This variety makes it easier to integrate therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care during life changes.
Licensed professionals provide services remotely, and individuals may switch therapists if they are seeking a different fit. Online sessions can support the same kinds of therapeutic goals as in-person work, including symptom management, improved communication, processing difficult experiences, and building practical coping skills.