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Dr. Jennifer McGee

Therapist · Georgia

Dr. Jennifer McGee, LPC

Practical therapy for real life change

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  • CBT focused
  • Goal oriented
  • 12 years experience

About Jennifer

Dr. Jennifer McGee is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who practices in Georgia and brings 12 years of experience to her work. She welcomes people who are feeling stuck by stress, anxiety, depression, or major life changes. Her style is direct and practical, focused on helping people take the next steps toward feeling better.

She uses straightforward conversation to identify what isn’t working in daily life. Then she and the client build a plan that targets both thoughts and actions. Jennifer describes therapy as a place to learn, try new skills, and practice changes between sessions.

Her main approach centers on Cognitive Behavioral strategies that look at unhelpful thoughts and the behaviors that follow. She also draws on mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to help clients notice patterns and try small, concrete shifts. These methods are aimed at real problems like work stress, parenting strain, grief, chronic health concerns, and mood symptoms.

Jennifer has worked with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, autism, compassion fatigue, relationship trouble, and caregiving stress. She helps people break down big issues into manageable steps and track progress over time. The emphasis is on actionable change rather than long lists of theory.

To begin, she asks clients to identify clear goals and then builds a plan to reach them. Sessions emphasize skills practice, problem solving, and checking what works. Jennifer invites people who are ready to act on change and try new ways of coping to reach out.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoaching

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

How these approaches come alive online

Jennifer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in practical ways. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to see what improves daily life; it suits worries, mood problems, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness, which can help with anxiety, emotion regulation, and chronic stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. Together they track what helps and adjust the plan if something isn’t working.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work useful because it can fit more easily into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Online sessions can make it simpler to practice real-life changes between meetings because work and family routines stay in view. Licensed professionals can help you choose an approach and a rhythm of sessions that fits your day-to-day life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes as well as grief, parenting challenges, relationship and communication problems, mood disorders, and chronic health or caregiving stress.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is practical and action-focused. She talks through thoughts and behaviors, makes a plan, and practices skills between sessions.

What is her background and experience?

She has 12 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, autism, compassion fatigue, and life transitions.

What credentials does she hold and where is she located?

She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Georgia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work together with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

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

What are the first steps to begin?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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