Jennifer Plesz, LPC

Jennifer Plesz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor who supports people as they work through obstacles and pursue meaningful goals. The LPC credential indicates she is licensed to provide clinical counseling services, and the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor credential reflects specialized training in assisting individuals with rehabilitation and vocational challenges.

She earned a Master of Rehabilitation Counseling from Wayne State University and brings five years of clinical experience working with clients from a variety of backgrounds. Having navigated her own life-altering challenges, she pairs personal insight with professional training to create practical, empathetic support for others.

Jennifer provides individual, couples, and family counseling for clients of all ages. Her practice focuses on depression, anxiety, relationship and communication concerns, mood disorders, career and academic issues, stress and life changes, grief, and adjustment counseling. She aims to help clients build coping skills, clarify goals, and find new pathways forward using approaches tailored to each person’s needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online counseling options

Jennifer often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a client-centered approach in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns, clarify their values, and take committed action toward a meaningful life - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration to create a supportive space for exploring relationship concerns, grief, and identity issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jennifer works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules, manage care from home, and maintain continuity during life transitions. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support while accommodating different communication preferences and logistical needs.