Jennifer Malkin , LPC

Jennifer Malkin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Nationally Certified Counselor with a strong foundation in clinical training. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Western Connecticut State University, a Master of Education, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hofstra University. In addition to her graduate training, she completed B-R-I-E-F Mediation Specialization Training to support conflict resolution and communication work.

With 20 years of experience, Jennifer brings a collaborative, empathetic style to therapy and works with individuals and couples to clarify goals, identify strengths, and make lasting changes. She emphasizes a joint effort between therapist and client - exploring perspectives, setting practical goals, and holding clients accountable for steps they choose to take. She draws on a range of therapeutic methods and has found Choice Theory particularly helpful when addressing patterns of behavior and motivation.

Jennifer has experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and blended family challenges, grief, addiction and recovery, career transitions, and concerns related to LGBT identity. She also addresses caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control issues, divorce and separation, and midlife concerns among other life changes.

Jennifer balances part-time clinical work with parenting and other responsibilities, so her availability can vary. She aims to respond to messages within 24 to 48 hours on weekdays and may be reachable on weekends for urgent matters. She offers scheduled live sessions as well as ongoing messaging and will work to find an arrangement that fits each client’s needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jennifer frequently uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward meaningful goals while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT is often used for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, a supportive, nonjudgmental approach that prioritizes the client’s perspective and builds change through empathy, active listening, and validation. This approach can be especially helpful for improving self-esteem and strengthening relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another practical method she employs to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, commonly applied for anxiety, depression, and coping skills development.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jennifer works collaboratively with each person to explore which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts treatment over time based on progress and feedback.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and other commitments, and they allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support even when meeting in person is not possible.