At a glance
- Credentials
- LICSW
- License
- LICSW, Washington / LW60721436
- NPI
- 1265796569
- Experience
- 11 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 collaboration
- Mindful coping skills
- Values-based goals
About Jennifer
Jennifer Pariera is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, and addictive behaviors. She works with people who are coping with life changes, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship or intimacy concerns, and issues around self-esteem and body image. She also supports those facing caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and mood-related concerns such as bipolar disorder and panic attacks.
Jennifer brings an open, warm approach to sessions. She uses collaborative, non-judgmental conversation to help clients clarify goals and find motivation for change. Motivational Interviewing is one of the approaches she incorporates to help people identify their own reasons for change and move forward at a manageable pace.
Her practical toolkit includes cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness practices to help with thought patterns, emotional regulation, and daily coping skills. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to help people build values-driven goals and strengthen self-compassion.
Jennifer has eleven years of clinical experience working in Washington. Her style is coaching-oriented yet compassionate; she aims to guide clients toward realistic steps and lasting routines. Sessions focus on skill-building, clearer communication, and pragmatic plans people can try between meetings.
She recognizes that reaching out takes courage and treats each person as an individual. The work is collaborative: she listens, reflects, and helps clients test small changes that fit their life and priorities.
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How Jennifer’s Approaches Translate to Online Sessions
Jennifer blends Motivational Interviewing with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in a way that helps people connect their values to everyday actions. Motivational Interviewing focuses on drawing out a person’s own reasons for change and building momentum toward those goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match what matters to them.
She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive listening space where people feel heard and respected. That approach emphasizes empathy and the client’s own pace when deciding what to work on next. Together these methods aim to make sessions practical and focused on clear next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jennifer collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She reviews options and adjusts strategies as progress is made so therapy stays relevant and useful.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Many people choose remote therapy because it can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions. Online work can allow for shorter check-ins, flexible timing around work or caregiving, and using mindfulness or behavioral homework between sessions to reinforce progress. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueAdditional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyExperience
11+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jennifer commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and mood concerns such as bipolar disorder and panic attacks.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Jennifer uses a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental approach that mixes coaching with empathy to help people set and reach personal goals.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with eleven years of direct client experience working across a range of life stressors and mental health issues.
Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Washington and holds the LICSW credential as a Washington LICSW.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jennifer?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist 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