Therapist profile
Jennifer Pena, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anxiety and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH19051
- NPI
- 1215424478
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- CBT
- DBT skills
- Client-centered
About Jennifer
Jennifer Pena is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults and with adolescents on issues such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma and grief, and relationship concerns. Her practice also addresses anger, career stress, compassion fatigue, and struggles tied to codependency and body image.
She uses clear, practical methods in sessions. That can mean talking through what’s happening, trying short skills like grounding or thought records, and using creative tools when they help people express hard feelings. Jennifer aims for straightforward steps someone can use between appointments.
Her background includes work in both inpatient and outpatient settings and in schools, which shaped how she helps people manage crisis moments and everyday stressors. These experiences inform her comfort working with a range of emotional and behavioral needs, including self-harm risk and trauma-related concerns.
In-session, she draws from client-centered ideas to focus on each person’s perspective. She also uses cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches to teach concrete skills for mood and impulse regulation. Narrative and solution-focused techniques are used to clarify goals and next steps.
Sessions mix conversation with exercises, worksheets, and creative activities when useful. People who often put others first, struggle with boundaries, or get stuck in repeating relationship patterns may find the practical focus helpful. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How Jennifer’s therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s experience and perspective. Sessions emphasize understanding the client’s thoughts and feelings and letting those guide what comes next. This approach helps when someone needs to feel heard and to make sense of their reactions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses simple exercises, like thought records and behavioral experiments, to test assumptions and reduce distress. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for regulating emotions and handling intense moments. Skills include emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for someone who struggles with impulsive reactions or difficulty setting limits.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then try methods together to see what fits. That collaborative process makes it easier to pick techniques that are realistic to use outside sessions.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and worksheets for remote meetings so skills can be practiced between appointments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, anger, career stress, and compassion fatigue along with related areas such as body image and codependency.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style blends client-centered conversation with concrete techniques from CBT and DBT. She also uses narrative and solution-focused methods to set goals and practice new skills.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of clinical experience and has worked in inpatient, outpatient, and school settings supporting a range of needs and risk levels.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and practices in Florida.
Can I work with her if I do not live in the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.