Jennifer Schweinhard
LMHC
Washington
Practical, collaborative therapy for life challenges
Continue with JenniferAt a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Washington / LH 60014846
- NPI
- 1891888368
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Washington
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational interviewing informed
- Goals focused
- Strengths based
About Jennifer
Jennifer Schweinhard is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with 15 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, parenting strains, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and life transitions. Jennifer also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar symptoms, self-esteem struggles, anger, and career-related worries.
She trained in marriage and family therapy and holds a Master of Psychology in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University. Early in her career she earned designation as a Child Mental Health Specialist and provided clinical supervision to provisional licensees, interns, and senior clinicians. These roles shaped her practical focus on problem-solving and real-world skills.
In sessions she works collaboratively with each person to build a treatment plan based on their goals and strengths. Jennifer uses a mix of approaches, including Motivational Interviewing, attachment-based ideas, client-centered techniques, and cognitive behavioral strategies. She aims for clear, achievable steps rather than abstract plans.
Her counseling style emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space where hard feelings can be spoken about and understood. She acknowledges that growth can be uncomfortable and helps people move through that discomfort at a manageable pace. The work often combines talking, skill practice, and checking what actually helps in day-to-day life.
To begin, a client selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules sessions according to availability. Jennifer asks clients to bring their goals to the first meetings so the plan can be tailored from the start.
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Approaches that translate well to online care
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of relating and managing emotions. It helps people who want to understand patterns in relationships and build more secure connections. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change and strengthen commitment to goals; it often helps with addictions, behavior change, and ambivalence about steps forward. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and supporting the client's perspective, offering a respectful space for people to talk through difficult feelings and decisions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a person's goals, needs, and preferences. That means testing what feels useful, adjusting techniques, and checking progress together rather than deciding everything up front.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for different ways of meeting that suit your schedule. Some formats may be simpler for quick check-ins or for people who prefer not to be on camera, while others allow longer, more in-depth conversations. Ask about current session options when you sign up so you can pick what fits your life. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHDAdditional focus areas
Antisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSexualityYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
15+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Jennifer supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and related concerns.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
She works collaboratively and uses clear, practical steps. Sessions focus on goals, strengths, and what works in daily life.
What experience does the therapist bring?
She has 15 years of professional experience in community mental health and private practice, plus prior roles providing clinical supervision.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington and holds a Master of Psychology in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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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