Jennifer Gaumer , LCSW

Jennifer Gaumer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of practice based in California. She brings experience from hospital-based child guidance clinics, residential treatment, and community parenting programs for teens in foster care. Her manner is warm and interactive, and she aims to help people find practical ways to feel better and cope with life’s challenges.

Jennifer uses straightforward talk therapy and evidence-informed approaches to help people manage anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. She also supports those dealing with trauma, grief, addictions, and challenges related to parenting and family relationships. Her work often involves building skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication.

Her background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Connecticut and earlier study in psychology at Clark University. She has experience as a forensic interviewer and has supported people who experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. That history informs a careful, respectful way of addressing difficult memories and reactions.

Sessions focus on practical tools and steps clients can try between meetings. Techniques may include cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, and acceptance-based exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. Jennifer emphasizes collaboration and helps people set realistic goals that fit their everyday lives.

Outside of her clinical work she enjoys gardening, home renovation projects, reading, and beach trips with her husband and two daughters. She welcomes conversations with people who want straightforward support for stress, women’s issues, young adult concerns, and related challenges.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. It is often used for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and awareness skills to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can be useful for stress, trauma reactions, and mood symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. From that conversation she will recommend techniques and adjust the plan as the client learns what fits best, so treatment stays collaborative and practical.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let people read facial cues and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a lunch break. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers writing to talking. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.