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Jennifer Varela

Therapist(She/Hers)
30 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am an inclusive and affirming therapist who works hard to provide culturally respectful, empathetic, and compassionate adult individual therapy. My specializations include working with adults who are experiencing grief, loss, trauma-related or PTSD symptoms, depression, anxiety, and ADHD issues.

My approach to therapy

I want to get to know you, wherever you'd like to start. Together, we can explore ways to increase your ability to manage and cope and find more happiness and calmness. In addition to providing you with a safe place to talk, I like to work on skills. I often utilize CBT, DBT, and EMDR modalities to help my clients reach their goals.

What you can expect from me

I want to clients to have a safe place to talk and to gain hopefulness.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    30 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Houston, University Park, BA-Bachelor Of Arts at University of Houston - University Park
  • License type
    LCSW-S (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Women's issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Stress management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Physical health issues, Trauma, Diabetes, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English