Jennifer DiGiovanni, LCSW-R

Jennifer DiGiovanni is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She writes in a straightforward way and focuses on what matters most to each person. Jennifer brings 19 years of clinical experience to sessions and centers care on practical steps clients can use day to day.

She often supports people dealing with grief, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She also works with clients coping with chronic pain, illness, or caregiving burdens. Conversations tend to cover both immediate coping and longer term goals for mood and functioning.

Jennifer uses approaches that emphasize values, present-moment work, and changing unhelpful thinking patterns. She aims to help people build resilience and notice what matters most to them. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to each person’s situation.

Over nearly two decades in New York practice, Jennifer has seen a wide range of concerns including addiction, bipolar and mood disorders, social anxiety, eating issues, anger, and feelings of guilt or shame. Her style is warm and direct, focused on helping people find practical strategies and small changes that add up.

People can expect a respectful conversation that balances emotional support with hands-on tools. Jennifer helps clients set realistic steps, track progress, and adjust plans as life changes or new challenges emerge.

How ACT and CBT inform online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It focuses on present-moment awareness and accepting difficult emotions while committing to meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and introduces practical strategies to change them, which can reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether ACT, CBT, or a mix of both fits best. That choice is guided by the client’s goals, preferences, and life context rather than a preset plan.

Confirm current session options before booking if you need a specific format. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for consistent weekly check-ins even during stressful periods. It also makes it simple to use short phone check-ins or video visits when life demands flexibility. The focus remains on practical tools, values-based goals, and strategies that people can apply between sessions.