Jennifer McLucas - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

10 years experience

About Jennifer McLucas

Hello! My name is Jenn and I am a licensed professional counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland. I have had over 15 years experience working in the mental health field. I have worked in a variety of settings including residential, day programs, outpatient, in-home, and addictions. Although that seems like a lot, all it really means is I have experience working with a broad range and severity of clinical issues. I have the most experience working with addictions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and anger management. I also have experience working with bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorders and trauma.
I use a person-centered integrative approach in treatment. This means I begin where you are and tailor the treatment approach to your needs while being sensitive to how your life choices impact your experience. I primarily use evidence-based techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused counseling.
Additionally, I would like to highlight that our therapeutic relationship and sessions feature a no judgement zone. Therapy should be a place where you feel safe and comfortable with sharing thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of being judged. I would describe my style as warm and supportive, and I am ready to help you tackle your struggles head-on. Collaboration is important, together we can work on establishing concrete realistic goals and steps for you to help overcome your current problems.

Mental health is a journey, and while you may feel lost now, that is not an indication of how your life will continue. It takes a lot of strength and will power to work towards a more fulfilling and happier life, if you are ready to take the next step, I’m here to support and empower you.

Licenses

LCPC

LC8298

Professional experience

Addictions
Anger management
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety

Additional Focus Areas

Communication problems
Drug and alcohol addiction
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Midlife crisis
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“She does an excellent job of really listening and then reflecting back both what I’m saying and the deeper pattern underneath it. Her ability to gently name the core issue has helped me gain clarity in ways I hadn’t before.”

“Jennifer is terrific in every way. I would<br /> not hesitate to refer someone to her.”

“I’ve had one therapy session with her and I’ve been messaging her about my concerns in my life and she’s been very supportive and helpful! Definitely recommend Jennifer :)”

“Jennifer is thoughtful and considerate. Her experience is evident and her calm nature makes her a pleasure to work with.”

“Jennifer is always good at listening to me and helping me decide what my priorities are. Over the last year and a half we have been working together, she's really gotten to know me and she is good at emphasizing the things that I have told her I would like to work on.”

“Love our interactions this far hope to get over some life hurdles with your help!”

“she is great with the balance of listening and giving you the comfortability to express how you feel but also being honest in her assessment and continuing towards the goal of improving and digesting information. 10/10 would recommend!”

“Jennifer is very compassionate and thoughtful. She has really been good about meeting me where I am and not pushing me into uncomfortable territory too quickly. At the same time, she does push me to think about things differently and change my perspective on things I'm struggling with. I have enjoyed my sessions with her thus far, and I do think they're making a difference.”

“I was very skeptical of the idea of counseling in general but online counseling was an option I felt more comfortable with. Jennifer McLucas is an amazing counselor who provides a comfortable environment (even if it is online) for me to share the things I am struggling with! She provides achievable and practical solutions to help me work through what I am feeling! Definitely one of the best decisions I have made!”

“Jennifer is so kind, warm and knowledgeable. She gives me space to share my thoughts and get my thoughts in order. I look forward to our sessions!”

“Jennifer is amazing. Hands down. She is so compassionate and caring and you can tell she truly cares. She asks the tough questions, listens, and offers plans for working through things. I am so thankful she has come into my life because she is helping me make sense of things and ways to move forward!”

“Jennifer is very understanding and find techniques to help me cope.”

“Pretty darn awesome.”

“Jennifer is wonderful! She not only listens but asked pointed and sometimes hard questions to really get to the root of your issues. I have only had three sessions with Jennifer thus far but I will continue with her seeing as I am feeling better every day!”

“Jennifer has been incredible! She is so easy to talk to and has given me a lot of really good tips on how to work through my PTSD related anxiety. I highly recommend her!”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.