Jennifer "Jen" Bindeman

LICSW, LCSW-C

Maryland

Practical, strengths-based care for mood and trauma concerns

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At a glance

Credentials

LICSW, LCSW-C

License

LCSW-C, Maryland / 18299; LICSW, District of Columbia / LC50080138; LCSW, Virginia / 0904010505

NPI

1538442033

Experience

15 years

Languages

English

Location

Maryland

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Strengths focused
   • Motivation oriented
   • Values driven

   About Jennifer

   Jennifer "Jen" Bindeman helps people who are worried about depression, low self esteem, eating concerns, trauma, or LGBT-related stress. She speaks plainly and listens for what matters to each person. Jen emphasizes strengths and practical steps that feel doable.

   Jen brings 15 years of clinical experience and holds LICSW and LCSW-C credentials. She is licensed to practice in Maryland and has worked across nearby jurisdictions. Her background includes supporting people dealing with attachment and abandonment issues, body image and eating-related concerns, substance use, dissociation, and the aftermath of domestic violence.

   In sessions she treats the person rather than the label. Conversations focus on what you want to change and what gets in the way. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help build motivation for change and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and small actions that move a person forward.

   Mindfulness and client-centered methods also shape her approach. That means the work can include simple grounding practices, careful listening, and checking in about what felt useful between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are available when emotion regulation or distress tolerance are priorities.

   Jen aims to help clients notice existing strengths and map a practical path ahead. She invites people to try small steps and adjust as they go. If you want straightforward, respectful guidance toward clearer choices, she offers that kind of collaborative support.

2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

   Motivational Interviewing focuses on listening and guiding a person to find their own reasons for change; online conversations use reflective questions and gentle prompts to help strengthen motivation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify values and try small actions that match those values, often using short behavioral experiments and values-based planning in between sessions.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate to decide which methods fit a person's goals and what feels helpful in session. That means trying an approach, checking how it lands, and shifting as needed so the work stays relevant.
   
   The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, sessions can reduce commute time, allow quicker check-ins during a break, or enable someone to use a quieter space rather than travel. Online sessions also make it simpler to keep momentum between meetings with brief follow-ups and clear action plans.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   LGBTTrauma and abuseEating disordersSelf esteemDepression

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   15+ years

   Listed in

   Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Jen commonly address?

   She works with people facing depression, low self esteem, eating and body image issues, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   Her style is plainspoken and collaborative, focusing on strengths and small practical steps. She uses Motivational Interviewing and other approaches to help build motivation and clarify values.

   What kind of experience does she bring?

   She has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including attachment issues, substance use, and family of origin matters.

   What credentials and region are listed?

   She holds LICSW and LCSW-C credentials and is based in Maryland.

   Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?

   Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.

   What session formats are offered?

   The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

   How are costs handled?

   Cost varies with location and therapist arrangement; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working with her?

   Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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