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Jennifer Mcminn

Jennifer Mcminn, LCSW

LCSW focused on mood and addiction concerns

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Profile details for Jennifer Mcminn
CredentialsLCSW
LicenseLCSW, Kentucky / 3070
NPI1194869230
Experience19 years in practice
LanguagesEnglish
LocationKentucky

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and addiction
  • Self esteem and mood

About Jennifer

Jennifer Mcminn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky with 19 years in practice. She works on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Jennifer describes her role as helping individuals talk through difficult emotions and build practical coping skills.

She focuses on problems that often occur together, such as mood disorders, substance use, and issues with attachment. Sessions address day-to-day struggles like isolation, communication problems, life transitions, and the impact of past harm. The work includes talking about experiences, identifying patterns, and trying new ways of managing strong feelings.

Jennifer also addresses concerns related to first responder issues, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, and forgiveness, among other topics. She helps people who face guilt, shame, codependency, or chronic stress to find clearer thinking and steadier routines. The approach is straightforward and aims to reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life.

Her background includes extensive clinical experience over nearly two decades in Kentucky. Jennifer uses methods grounded in research and adjusts strategies based on how someone responds. She emphasizes practical skills that can be practiced between sessions to support gradual change.

Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not accepted. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session.

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How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions

Jennifer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and problem solving. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches ways to manage anxiety and depression through breathing, activity scheduling, and thought restructuring. These techniques are practical and help reduce daily symptoms by changing routines and responses.

Another common approach involves processing past harm and building safer ways of relating to others. This work helps people who have experienced trauma, codependency, or attachment problems to name what happened and practice different reactions in relationships. The focus is on gradual changes that improve functioning and mood.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Jennifer will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs and goals. The choice of methods can shift as progress is made and new challenges appear.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use remote meetings to maintain continuity of care and make regular practice of skills more manageable.

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Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Experience

19+ years

Listed in

Kentucky

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, mood disorders, and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical coping skills. Sessions center on talking through experiences and trying strategies that reduce symptoms.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 19 years of experience as a clinician. That experience has included work with mood disorders and substance use concerns.

Where is she licensed to practice?

She holds a Kentucky Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential listed as KY LCSW. Sessions are provided from Kentucky.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Pricing details depend on the selected plan and regional factors.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Those steps start the intake and matching process.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.

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