Therapist
Jennifer Linarello
LCSW
Compassionate LCSW guiding practical change
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- Strengths based
- Mindfulness tools
- CBT and DBT skills
About Jennifer
Jennifer Linarello is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 23 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and major life changes. She aims to create a direct, warm, and respectful space where practical steps come first.
Jennifer uses a strengths-based, person-centered approach. Early sessions focus on building rapport and finding the client’s existing skills. From there she helps people set small goals and try strategies that fit their daily life.
Her work draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and change behavior. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation and mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness.
Jennifer’s experience includes a broad range of concerns such as relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and blended family challenges, ADHD, addiction, and caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care matters, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and attachment-related struggles.
People can expect a practical, collaborative process that balances listening with clear tools. Sessions often include skill practice, goal setting, and simple exercises to try between meetings. Jennifer works from Indiana and speaks English.
Jennifer uses a strengths-based, person-centered approach. Early sessions focus on building rapport and finding the client’s existing skills. From there she helps people set small goals and try strategies that fit their daily life.
Her work draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and change behavior. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation and mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness.
Jennifer’s experience includes a broad range of concerns such as relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and blended family challenges, ADHD, addiction, and caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care matters, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and attachment-related struggles.
People can expect a practical, collaborative process that balances listening with clear tools. Sessions often include skill practice, goal setting, and simple exercises to try between meetings. Jennifer works from Indiana and speaks English.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
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Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building on a person’s own strengths. The therapist follows the client’s pace and helps clarify goals so sessions feel relevant and practical.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It offers simple tools to spot unhelpful thinking and try small behavioral changes that can reduce anxiety or improve mood.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy or DBT provides skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It teaches concrete techniques for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication.
Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. Jennifer will work with the person to match methods to their goals and preferences, and will adjust plans as needs change.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain consistent appointments. Some formats can be shorter check-ins, or rely less on video when bandwidth is limited, which can help keep therapy practical for everyday life.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jennifer commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addiction, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, caregiver stress, and related life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and genuine, focused on strengths and practical steps. She builds rapport first and then works on clear, doable goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 23 years of counseling experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Indiana and holds the LCSW credential in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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