Jennifer "Jen" Bindeman, LICSW, MD, LCSW-C

Jennifer "Jen" Bindeman, LICSW, MD, LCSW-C, is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 15 years of professional experience to her therapeutic work. She is licensed to practice in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. LICSW indicates a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW-C denotes a licensed clinical social worker credential used in Maryland, both reflecting advanced training in clinical social work.

Bindeman has worked with people facing a range of concerns, including LGBTQ+ related issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, motivation struggles, low self-esteem, confidence challenges, and depression. She emphasizes the strengths each person already carries and helps them identify practical ways to apply those strengths when difficulties arise.

Her approach centers on the belief that each person is the expert on their own life and story. Bindeman aims to support clients in accessing their existing resources and in recognizing a clear, individualized path forward. She welcomes the opportunity to accompany people at the start of their healing process and to help them build momentum toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take actions that align with what matters to them while developing skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation-related concerns when someone wants to live more intentionally rather than be driven by avoidance.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines practical skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It can be especially helpful for people who experience intense emotions, relationship challenges, or difficulties managing impulsive behaviors.

Finding the most helpful therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and will tailor methods accordingly so that therapy feels useful and personally relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into a busy life or to access support from home. These options increase accessibility and allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care across different circumstances.