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Jennifer Hamilton

Therapist · Kentucky

Jennifer Hamilton, LCSW

Calm guidance for stress and trauma recovery

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  • 27 years experience
  • LCSW Kentucky
  • Supports caregivers

About Jennifer

Jennifer Hamilton is an LCSW practicing in Kentucky with 27 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, bipolar disorder, and depression. She welcomes including a client’s faith when desired and approaches each person with respect and compassion.

Jennifer adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person's needs. She uses a curious, nonjudgmental stance and partners with clients to set goals. She emphasizes practical steps people can take between sessions to build on progress.

Her background includes work with veterans and people diagnosed with personality disorders. She also supports those facing caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and the emotional effects of disasters. Jennifer speaks English and practices in Kentucky.

Her methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, mindfulness therapy, and motivational interviewing. She explains approaches plainly and helps people choose what might work best for them.

Beginning therapy with Jennifer involves completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

27+ years

Credentials

Kentucky

Languages

English

How ACT, DBT, and EMDR Can Be Used Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small, meaningful steps toward those values. Online ACT sessions typically include goal setting, real-life practice, and simple exercises to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. In an online setting, a therapist can coach clients through emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills with role play and home practice.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to address disturbing memories and the reactions they cause. Delivered thoughtfully online, EMDR sessions can guide clients through structured processing and grounding techniques to reduce the emotional charge of traumatic memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That process may combine elements from different approaches as progress unfolds.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, shorten a check-in during a workday, or allow a session without traveling. Licensed professionals can adapt activities and homework to a client's daily routine to help maintain momentum between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, bipolar disorder, and depression. She also addresses caregiver issues, codependency, and disaster-related distress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She takes a curious, nonjudgmental approach and partners with clients to set goals. Conversations and plans are tailored to each person's needs and values.

How much experience does she have?

She has 27 years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That background includes work with veterans and people with personality disorder diagnoses.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in Kentucky. Her practice location is in Kentucky.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Actual cost can vary with location and therapist availability.

How do I begin working with her?

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

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