Jennifer "Jen" Bindeman , LICSW, MD, LCSW-C

Jennifer "Jen" Bindeman helps people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about how to move forward. She focuses on practical steps people can try right away. Jen invites clients to notice their strengths and use them to face hard things. She has 15 years of experience and holds LICSW, MD, and LCSW-C credentials. Jen works with a range of concerns including LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, eating and food-related problems, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses attachment and abandonment worries, body image, caregiver stress, and difficulties with communication or commitment. In sessions she treats the person as knowledgeable about their own life. Conversations are collaborative and down-to-earth. Jen helps people name what matters to them, set small goals, and test new ways of coping. Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered methods. That mix supports practical skills work alongside attention to emotions and values. Sessions often combine skill building, reflective conversation, and problem-solving. Jen practices in Maryland and has worked in clinical settings for over a decade. She aims to make the therapy process understandable and manageable. People who want clear steps, steady support, and a focus on reclaiming control often find this style useful.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for depression, low motivation, and struggles with self-worth because it focuses on small, meaningful steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing overwhelming emotions and improving relationships. Those skills can be helpful for people dealing with intense feelings, trauma reactions, or difficulty regulating behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and day-to-day life. Sessions may blend approaches so the plan can change as progress is made and new challenges appear.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, written reflection, or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options offer flexibility for fitting therapy into work, caregiving, and busy schedules while keeping a consistent line of support.