- Practical steps
- Research informed
- Attachment aware
About Jennifer
Dr. Jennifer Cowen is a California psychologist with 23 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, depression, and life changes. She also supports issues such as ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating problems, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and compassion fatigue. Her approach is practical and straightforward, aimed at making next steps feel doable.
She trained at UCLA and completed postdoctoral work focused on early childhood. Dr. Cowen brings research-based approaches into sessions, combining structured techniques with an attentive, person-centered style. She uses methods that encourage choices and action while also attending to emotional bonds and patterns that shape behavior.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, short-term skills, and deeper patterns when helpful. Expect a mix of problem-solving, exploring priorities, and learning new ways to respond to stress. The work can involve practicing specific skills between visits and checking progress over time.
Dr. Cowen has long experience with neurodivergent people, including those with ADHD and autism spectrum differences, and offers care for chronic health and caregiver stress. Her background includes assessment experience and attention to developmental and attachment concerns.
She practices in California as CA Psychologist 30923 and conducts therapy in English. To begin, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
She trained at UCLA and completed postdoctoral work focused on early childhood. Dr. Cowen brings research-based approaches into sessions, combining structured techniques with an attentive, person-centered style. She uses methods that encourage choices and action while also attending to emotional bonds and patterns that shape behavior.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, short-term skills, and deeper patterns when helpful. Expect a mix of problem-solving, exploring priorities, and learning new ways to respond to stress. The work can involve practicing specific skills between visits and checking progress over time.
Dr. Cowen has long experience with neurodivergent people, including those with ADHD and autism spectrum differences, and offers care for chronic health and caregiver stress. Her background includes assessment experience and attention to developmental and attachment concerns.
She practices in California as CA Psychologist 30923 and conducts therapy in English. To begin, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
23+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
How specific approaches guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while choosing actions that match their values. It can help with chronic stress, anxiety, and life changes by shifting attention toward meaningful behavior. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions, which is useful for intimacy-related problems, family stress, and grief. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the room, offering empathic listening and support so people can clarify goals and make decisions that fit their life.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before to shape a plan together. Clients may try different techniques early on to see what fits best, and the plan can change as needs evolve.
Confirm current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Many people appreciate online therapy because it can fit more easily into daily life, make scheduling simpler, and reduce travel time. Online sessions also allow shorter check-ins when needed and let clients choose setups that work for them, such as audio-only for lower bandwidth or video when visual cues matter. The focus is on practical, workable ways to bring therapeutic tools into everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns are addressed here?
This practice supports stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, relationship and family matters, trauma and grief, eating and sleeping issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.
How would therapy feel in a typical session?
Sessions mix practical skill-building with time to talk through patterns and emotions. The focus is on clear goals, small steps, and applying strategies between visits.
What is the clinician's background?
The clinician completed doctoral training at UCLA and postdoctoral work in early childhood, and brings 23 years of clinical experience to the work.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
The clinician practices in California as CA Psychologist 30923 and maintains a clinical practice in that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States receive care?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps does someone take to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on the therapist's availability.