Jennifer Pariera , LICSW

Jennifer Pariera is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Washington with 11 years of direct clinical experience. She works with people facing a broad range of life stressors and mental health concerns, with particular emphasis on depression and anxiety. Her background includes substantive work with Veterans, military members, and their families, and she enjoys supporting young adults through major life transitions.

Her counseling style is warm and welcoming, and she approaches each person as an individual, tailoring care to the specific needs and goals presented. Jennifer favors a collaborative, non-judgmental stance and frames her role as both coach and guide as clients work toward meaningful change. In clinical practice she commonly integrates cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness techniques to help clients build practical skills for managing mood, stress, and everyday challenges.

Jennifer brings compassion and steady support to work with a wide array of concerns including relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, parenting and caregiver stress, addictions, bipolar disorder, and issues related to self-esteem and identity. She aims to create a supportive environment where people can explore concerns, increase resilience, and move toward the life changes they want to make.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jennifer uses several evidence-informed approaches to support clients in an online setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical skills to shift patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people clarify their values, practice acceptance of difficult experiences, and take committed action toward meaningful goals. Mindfulness-based techniques encourage present-moment awareness and self-compassion, offering tools to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation during times of distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jennifer takes a collaborative stance in determining what will work best. She works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts methods over time so that therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy schedules and varied circumstances. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can connect in ways that fit their daily life while maintaining ongoing access to licensed professionals and therapists who can provide consistent support and skills-based work.