Jennifer DiGiovanni, LCSW-R

Jennifer DiGiovanni is a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She works with adults facing life transitions, grief, mood concerns, and issues linked to chronic illness or caregiving. Her manner is warm and direct, aimed at making conversations clear and practical for busy lives.

Jennifer uses straightforward methods to help people build coping skills and feel steadier day to day. Sessions focus on small, doable steps such as shifting unhelpful thoughts, trying new behaviors, and practicing values-based choices. She draws on approaches that help clients sort what matters to them and act on it even when emotions are strong.

Her background includes long-term clinical work in New York supporting people through trauma recovery, social anxiety, addictions, and intimacy-related concerns. Jennifer pays attention to how health issues, aging, and caregiver roles shape emotional life. She aims to meet each person where they are and tailor the pace and focus accordingly.

People often come to her wanting relief from guilt, shame, control struggles, or repeated patterns that drain energy. Jennifer helps identify practical strategies for managing symptoms while also addressing the underlying patterns that keep problems coming back. The goal is to find sustainable ways to feel more capable and present.

She guides clients toward realistic change with respect and clear communication. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s intake steps to match and schedule a first appointment.

How ACT and CBT translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps that match those values even when fear or sadness is present. It is often used for anxiety, depression, grief, and issues that involve getting stuck in avoidance or control habits.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that maintain distress and then testing small changes. It is commonly used for anxiety, social fears, mood problems, and managing daily symptoms like anger or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jennifer will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit best for their goals and preferences. She adapts pacing and techniques based on what the client needs and what seems to help in early sessions.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from quieter surroundings. Licensed professionals can still use ACT and CBT effectively over distance by assigning simple between-session practices and focusing sessions on what is most useful for daily life.