Jennifer Gaumer

Jennifer Gaumer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 15 years of experience. She has worked in hospital child guidance clinics, residential treatment centers, and community parenting programs for teens in foster care. Jennifer draws on that history to help people manage anxiety, depression, parenting strain, ADHD, and trauma-related concerns.

Her approach is warm and interactive. She combines talk therapy with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and problem-solving methods. Sessions focus on building tools that reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

Jennifer has experience as a forensic interviewer and has supported people affected by physical trauma and emotional abuse. That background informs how she responds to safety, memory, and disclosure concerns in sessions.

She pays attention to family of origin issues, attachment difficulties, and communication problems. Those themes often appear alongside mood disorders, grief, eating concerns, and life transitions. Jennifer also lists women’s issues and young adult concerns among her focus areas.

Outside of clinical work she enjoys gardening, home renovation, reading, and beach trips with her husband and two daughters. The style she brings to therapy is caring and practical, aimed at helping people take the small steps that lead to lasting change.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck by them. It focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that matter, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person leads the pace and topic of sessions. This approach supports people who need space to process emotions and build self-trust.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that cause distress. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, mood disorders, and some eating or behavioral concerns.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and symptoms and then try methods that fit best. Adjustments happen over time based on what helps most.

If you are considering online work, confirm the session options before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or let someone avoid being on camera when that feels better. Licensed professionals tailor the plan to each person so the work fits daily routines and goals.