Jennifer DiGiovanni, LCSW-R

Jennifer DiGiovanni is a New York based licensed therapist with 19 years of clinical experience supporting people through difficult emotional and life transitions. She holds the LCSW-R credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered, reflecting advanced training in social work and clinical practice. Jennifer specializes in a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, addiction, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, and caregiver stress, and she brings particular experience working with social anxiety, chronic health challenges, and issues related to intimacy and family dynamics.

Her approach blends evidence-based methods with a warm, direct, and individualized style that helps clients build resilience and practical coping strategies. Jennifer emphasizes collaboration, partnering with each person to identify strengths, clarify goals, and develop sustainable tools for managing emotions and navigating change. Whether addressing grief, chronic illness, or complex relationship patterns, she focuses on helping clients uncover internal resources and create meaningful progress over time.

Clients can expect an empathetic yet goal-oriented process that honors each person’s unique experience while offering professional guidance rooted in nearly two decades of practice. Jennifer aims to empower individuals to move forward with greater clarity, balance, and confidence.

Applying ACT and CBT in Online Sessions

Jennifer integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - which encourages people to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on values-guided action. This approach helps clients learn to make meaningful choices even when uncomfortable emotions are present, and it can be useful for issues like anxiety, depression, and life transition challenges.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - which centers on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and practicing specific skills to change them. CBT is often applied to worry, mood concerns, and problem-solving around relationships and daily functioning.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Jennifer collaborates with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Jennifer offers flexibility in how sessions occur - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or manage mobility limits. These options support consistent access to licensed professionals and allow the therapeutic relationship to continue across different life circumstances.