Jennifer Linarello, LCSW

Jennifer Linarello is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana with 23 years of clinical experience helping people navigate life changes, emotional pain, and relationship struggles. She draws on a strengths-based, holistic orientation to assist individuals and families facing concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, family and child conflict, career transitions, ADHD, addictions, and issues related to intimacy, self-esteem, and parenting. Her practice also addresses areas like caregiving stress, adoption and foster care, attachment and communication problems, blended family dynamics, and challenges connected to aging and chronic mood conditions.

Jennifer integrates evidence-informed methods including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), emotionally-focused strategies, and mindfulness practices to tailor care to each person’s needs. She begins by building rapport and identifying existing strengths and resilience, then collaborates with clients to set practical goals and develop useful coping skills. Her therapeutic stance is warm, genuine, and compassionate, focused on helping people move toward meaningful change and personal growth. Jennifer welcomes those seeking support for both everyday stressors and complex life transitions and offers flexible ways to engage in therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Jennifer uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the person’s goals, values, and experiences guide the work - this approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration and is helpful for building insight and confidence when facing life transitions or relationship concerns.

She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. CBT focuses on linking thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to create measurable change.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is another tool in her toolkit, offering skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - DBT can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship instability, and improving coping during crises.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Jennifer works with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Jennifer is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and varied routines. These options provide flexibility in how and when people engage with treatment while supporting consistent access to licensed professionals and therapists.