- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Jennifer
Jennifer Schweinhard is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Washington. She has 15 years of clinical experience and helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and substance issues. She talks with clients about what is happening now and what they want to change.
Sessions focus on practical strategies and clearer ways to handle everyday problems. Jennifer emphasizes strengths and works with each person to build realistic goals they can use outside of sessions.
Background and approach
Her background includes community mental health and independent practice work. She completed a Master of Psychology in Marriage and Family Therapy and has experience supervising provisional licensees and interns before moving into independent practice. That mix of settings shaped her practical approach to care.
Jennifer draws on several approaches to guide sessions. She uses attachment-informed ideas to look at patterns in close relationships. Cognitive behavioral techniques help identify unhelpful thinking and create new behaviors.
Client-centered and motivational styles shape how she listens and supports change at a comfortable pace. Overall, she aims for a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can speak honestly. The work is collaborative - she helps clients try concrete steps, then adjusts the plan as needed to meet changing goals.
What Jennifer works with
Everything Jennifer lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jennifer helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Multicultural concerns
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jennifer lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach and online options for ongoing parenting support
Jennifer often integrates Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Attachment-informed ideas help identify repeating patterns in close relationships and show where early connections affect current parenting and relationship choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and habits, then teaches concrete skills to change reactions and daily routines.The choice of approach is a shared decision. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they test methods and adjust the plan so the work fits real life and yields usable strategies.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers no video. Live chat and text-based messaging offer short check-ins, written reflections, and an option for people who like to process in writing. These formats make it easier to schedule regular meetings around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Jennifer
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and related topics such as ADHD and trauma.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens without judging, helps set clear goals, and works on steps clients can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of experience working in community mental health and independent practice and has supervised provisional licensees and interns earlier in her career.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Washington.
In what language are sessions offered and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats does she provide?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
More therapists for parents in Washington
All in Washington
Robert Jensen
LMHC
Washington 6 years in practice
Practical, compassionate support for parenting and stress
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
Patricia Sumlin
LMFT
Washington 25 years in practice
Direct, experienced therapist for parenting and life stress
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship
- Family
Dr. Maria Kim
LMFT, LMHC
Washington 15 years in practice English, Korean
Calm, practical therapy for parenting stress
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression