Jennifer Quirina

Compassionate LCSW guiding practical change

About Jennifer

Jennifer Quirina is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of professional experience practicing in Illinois. She draws on a background in social work to create a therapeutic environment where clients can lower their defenses and explore meaningful change.

Background and approach

Jennifer emphasizes building a trusting relationship as the starting point for addressing stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, career questions, and the transitions that come with life changes.

Her practice pays particular attention to issues related to LGBT identities, perinatal and new parenting experiences, and adoption or foster care dynamics, along with concerns such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and fertility challenges.

Jennifer integrates evidence-based tools to help clients feel heard and validated while identifying practical ways to manage everyday stressors and meet their goals. She holds LCSW licensure and practices with a focus on collaboration and respectful support.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Access

Jennifer uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, a practical approach that often helps with anxiety, stress, and self-esteem challenges. She also draws from dialectical behavioral ideas to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills for navigating intense feelings and relationship stress.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is collaborative. The therapist works with each person to evaluate which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts methods as progress unfolds to create a personalized plan for change.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow clients to choose formats that match their schedules and comfort levels, making it easier to maintain consistency and integrate therapy into daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, LGBT matters, self esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes, with additional attention to abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and fertility issues.

What is the therapist's general approach or style?

The practice emphasizes a supportive relationship where clients feel heard and validated, using evidence-based tools to identify practical strategies for managing stress and achieving goals.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist brings 15 years of professional work experience to her practice.

What credentials and licensure does the clinician hold and where are they based?

She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Illinois; license details include IL LCSW 149018729 and CA LCSW 28839, and she practices from Illinois.

In which language can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available for working together?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and preferences.

How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 15 years
Licensed: Illinois, California
Languages: English