Jennifer Gaumer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
California therapists accepting new clients
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About Jennifer
Welcome! My name is Jennifer Boden Gaumer and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Southern California with over fifteen years of experience in providing therapy services. I have worked in many therapeutic settings including: a hospital-based child guidance clinic, residential treatment center, and community-based professional parenting program for teenagers in foster care. I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting problems, ADHD, OCD and, learning disabilities. As a trained forensic interviewer, I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
Originally from Connecticut, I relocated to Southern California in 2009. I earned my Masters in Social Work degree from the University of Connecticut School of Social Work in 2001. My undergraduate degree is in Psychology from Clark University in Massachusetts.
My counseling style is warm, interactive, and caring. I use various forms of psychotherapy (e.g., talk-therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and problem-solving therapy) to help my clients develop the tools necessary to address and/or relieve troubling symptoms and make positive improvements to their lives. The journey to starting a therapeutic relationship is one built on courage, strength, and trust. It takes courage to recognize the need for help, strength to believe in yourself, and trust in the therapeutic process.
Outside of being a therapist, I am an avid gardener and home renovation fan. I also enjoy reading, going to the beach, and traveling to new places with my husband and two daughters.
I look forward to working with you!
What Jennifer helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
How Jennifer works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “She is very professional and gives me an honest feedback”
- “As always Jen is supportive and has cared for my daughter over the past couple of years. Great for her self esteem and confidence-made such an amazing difference.”
- “Very professional and she remembers our previous conversations.”
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- “Best therapist ever!!”
- “Jennifer is Amazing!!!<br /> I love her advice and all her help, she has a gentle way of navigating this thing called life. <br /> Highly recommend”
- “She’s great, haven’t been with her very long but she’s very engaging and interested in my life. Its nice.”
- “Jennifer’s been wonderful. She’s attentive and checks in throughout the week. She’s brought a lot of clarity to my mind.”
- “She always emails me reminders which makes me feel important to her.”
- “Absolutely confident in Jennifer and gives me support and comfort.”
- “Jen has been so understanding and listens in a thoughtful way. She checks in on me throughout the week which feels really supportive. I would highly recommend her!”
- “An absolute pro. Genuinely understands and responds to my needs in each session.”
- “She is very helpful & supportive”
- “Exactly what I've been looking for. Years of seeking therapy left me quite defeated. Bad fits. No call-backs. Not with Jen. She's immediately improved my life with her thoughtful, careful, present questions.”
- “Jennifer is the best !!! Love her help / advice also always their for me when I need to talk”
- “Great therapist”
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