Jennifer Pena, LMHC

Jennifer Pena is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with five years of clinical experience working across inpatient, outpatient, and school settings. She focuses on supporting adolescents and teens ages 13-18 as well as adults, including individuals considered high risk who are navigating depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, self-harm, relationship difficulties, anger, trauma, grief, and related concerns.

Her practice blends evidence-based modalities like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with conversational talk therapy and creative methods such as art, music, and play therapy when appropriate. Jennifer uses practical tools - activities, worksheets, and structured conversation - to establish rapport and help clients explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in ways that feel accessible and meaningful.

Sessions are designed to allow expression both cognitively and creatively within an online therapeutic setting, with an emphasis on developing coping skills, improving interpersonal patterns, and addressing emotional regulation. Jennifer aims to tailor interventions to each person’s developmental stage and presenting needs, creating a supportive space for growth and problem solving.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Jennifer integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into online work to meet a range of needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, helping people feel heard while they explore their values and goals. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. DBT teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and is often helpful for intense emotional reactions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jennifer works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques as progress is made.

Online sessions - whether by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations. These options support consistent care, allow for different modes of communication based on comfort, and make it simpler to integrate therapy into a busy life.