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Jennifer Vandivort

Compassionate social work focused on practical growth

About Jennifer

Jennifer Vandivort is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Missouri with licenses in both Missouri and Illinois.

Background and approach

She brings three years of experience gained across residential programs, medical settings, and personal case management, supporting people through concerns such as depression, anxiety and panic, substance use, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family challenges, parenting questions, and caregiving stress.

Her background includes work with families navigating difficult dynamics, individuals facing emotional or behavioral diagnoses in their children, and people managing complex medical decisions for aging relatives. Vandivort emphasizes a collaborative approach that begins with understanding each person’s circumstances and goals, then tailoring a treatment plan to fit those needs.

She aims to provide a supportive, compassionate environment where clients can explore stress, self-esteem, addictions, anger, and life transitions while building coping skills. Services also address issues like communication difficulties, control and forgiveness, isolation, life purpose, panic attacks, self-love, women’s concerns, and cancer-related stress.

Sessions are offered in multiple online formats to accommodate different schedules and preferences.

Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Jennifer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the presenting concern. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and emotion regulation to reduce symptoms of anxiety, panic, and depression; these strategies help people manage distress in day-to-day situations and develop healthier responses over time. Another approach emphasizes processing trauma, grief, and relationship wounds by creating space to explore difficult experiences and their impact, which can aid recovery and improve interpersonal functioning.

Choosing the right method is part of the therapeutic process and will be decided together. The therapist works collaboratively with each client to identify goals, try suitable techniques, and adjust the plan based on what proves most helpful for the person’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy with this practice is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility in how and when people connect. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from home or another convenient location.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jennifer work with?
She addresses a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, panic, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, grief, anger, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and individualized, focusing on developing a treatment plan that fits each client’s unique needs and situation while offering supportive, practical guidance.
How much experience does she have?
Jennifer has three years of clinical experience working in residential, medical, and personal case management settings prior to her current practice.
What credentials and location are on file?
She holds the credentials LMSW and LCSW with license details MI LMSW 6801119355 and IL LCSW 149.026373, and she practices in Missouri.
Does she work in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate on a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Missouri, Illinois, Michigan
Languages
English