Jennifer Ward, Licensed Clinical Social Worker- Certified

Jennifer Ward, Licensed Clinical Social Worker- Certified

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Professions: Clinical Social Worker
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: Licensed Clinical Social Worker- Certified
Secondary Credential: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Telephone: 567-412-2894
Billing and Insurance:

I do not work with insurance companies

Session Fees: Individual: $250
Couples: $280
Intake: $320

I am fully virtual, offering Telehealth appointments in MD and VA. Please reach out for a free 15-minute consultation to see if I am the right fit for you!
Free Initial Consultation
Evening Availability

Therapy in:

bethesda, Maryland 20814
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

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What's My Approach to Therapy?

Hi, I’m glad you’re here.

I’m an EMDR therapist who works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma. Many of the people who come to see me are used to pushing through and handling things on their own, yet still feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected inside. You may understand logically that your past is over, but your body and emotions haven’t caught up. Therapy can be a place where that finally starts to shift.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps your brain process experiences that feel “frozen” in the nervous system. Instead of just talking about what happened, we help your mind and body fully digest it so memories become less intense and less intrusive. You won’t be pushed to share everything at once, and you won’t have to relive experiences before you feel ready. We focus first on building coping skills and a sense of safety so you feel grounded and in control throughout the process.

I see therapy as collaborative. I won’t sit silently and leave you guessing — I’ll guide you, check in often, and adjust the pace based on what you need. My approach is warm, steady, and practical. Along with EMDR, I help you understand patterns, manage difficult emotions, and develop tools you can use in everyday life, especially during periods of change or uncertainty.

People often start therapy during transitions: relationship changes, career shifts, loss, identity development, or simply realizing the ways they’ve been coping are no longer working. You don’t have to be in crisis to begin. If something in your life feels heavy, confusing, or hard to carry alone, that is reason enough.

My goal is not to “fix” you. It’s to help you feel safer in your own mind and body, reduce the impact of painful experiences, and create more space for calm, connection, and choice in your life. If you’re considering therapy, I’d be honored to work with you.

Client Age Groups I Work With

  • Teens
  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Groups I Work With

    Behavioral Issues
    Bisexual
    Coping Skills
    Divorce
    Domestic Abuse
    Domestic Violence
    Dual Diagnosis
    Family Conflict
    Lesbian
    LGBTQ+
    Life Transitions
    Peer Relationships
    Relationship Issues
    School Issues
    Self Esteem
    Self-Harming
    Sexual Abuse
    Sports Performance
    Stress
    Suicidal Ideation
    Teen ViolenceEMDR

Client Challenges & Concerns I Address

  • Abandonment
  • Academic Concerns
  • Addictions and Compulsions
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Adoption / Reunion Issues
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Blended Family Issues
  • Breakup
  • Bullying
  • Career Issues
  • Child and/or Adolescent Issues
  • Control Issues
  • Depression
  • Dissociation
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Family Problems
  • Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
  • Identity Issues
  • Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
  • School issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation and Behavior
  • Women's Issues
  • Young Adult Issues
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