Dr. Jennifer Gildner , CA Psychologist 24958, WA Psychologist PY60892685

Dr. Jennifer Gildner is a licensed psychologist with 19 years of clinical experience. She practices from Minnesota and brings a collaborative, strengths-based attitude to conversations about stress, anxiety, grief, and issues common to women. Her style balances encouragement with gentle challenge so clients can move from intention to action.

She emphasizes mindfulness as a practical tool for noticing thoughts and making different choices. Sessions focus on identifying what matters to the person, then testing small steps that reflect those values. Jennifer uses straightforward language and actionable strategies rather than jargon.

Her work supports people coping with relationship struggles, intimacy concerns, eating and body image issues, career changes, and complicated grief. She also addresses trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and chronic health challenges in ways that center the client’s goals. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender concerns are listed among her focuses.

Jennifer draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered conversation to tailor sessions. She listens for cultural influences and life story details that shape current problems. Her method asks clients to try experiments between messages and reflect on what changed.

Therapy with her uses asynchronous messaging rather than live video or phone. She checks messages on weekday evenings and not on weekends, and does not complete forms or letters related to mental health therapy. If this communication style fits, she invites prospective clients to complete the platform intake and begin the match process.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take committed steps toward them, even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It is useful for anxiety, depression, persistent stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to change mood and functioning; it often helps with anxiety, sleep, and eating-related problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathic relationship where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client's priorities to support growth and self-understanding.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past, then try methods that fit the person’s needs. You can adjust the plan as you go; the aim is to find practical strategies that feel manageable and relevant.

Online therapy with asynchronous messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited bandwidth. Messaging lets clients write when it suits them and read responses during weekday evenings when the therapist checks messages. This format supports short check-ins, structured exercises, and written feedback without the need for live appointments, making it easier to fit therapy into daily life.