- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma-informed care
About Jennifer
Jennifer Swanger is a licensed social worker with 13 years of professional experience in Michigan. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and depression. She aims to create an open space where clients can share thoughts and feelings without judgment. Taking the first step toward feeling better often takes courage, and she offers steady support through that process.
Jennifer draws on practical methods that focus on the person in front of her. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s lead and prioritize their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and build different habits in daily life.
Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach when people want to change behaviors like substance use. Solution-Focused Therapy helps break large problems into small, achievable steps. Trauma-Focused Therapy guides work with painful memories and the ways they affect day-to-day functioning.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented. Jennifer works with people on communication problems, workplace stress, chronic pain or illness, guilt and shame, and issues around infidelity or separation. She also supports those facing first responder stresses and mood disorders.
Her practice in Michigan means she brings local experience to common life challenges. People who want a practical, collaborative approach that mixes empathy with active tools often find this style helpful.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. The therapist creates space for people to tell their story and decide the pace of work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. These skills can help with anxiety, mood concerns, and workplace stress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying one approach for a few sessions and adjusting as goals evolve.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are available. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a work break or avoiding travel time. It can also allow people to use tools like worksheets and homework between sessions to support progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and depression, plus related areas like workplace problems, chronic illness, and communication struggles.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and direct, creating an open space to talk without judgment and using practical tools to move toward client goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional work experience in social work and related clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LMSW, which is a Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.