Dr. Jennifer Outlaw , LISW, LISW-CP, MD, LCSW-C

Dr. Jennifer Outlaw helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, trauma, sleep problems, ADHD, and relationship or parenting strain. She names body image, abandonment, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and career changes among issues she supports. Dr. Outlaw presents herself in straightforward terms and aims to make therapy approachable for people who feel overwhelmed.

She brings ten years of clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient settings. Her background includes work with adults who have serious mental illness and people coping with substance use and trauma. She uses a mix of talk-based methods and practical skills so sessions focus on what a person can try between meetings.

Her approach centers on listening first. Sessions often begin by clarifying what matters most to the client and setting small, achievable steps. She uses goal-focused work from cognitive behavioral approaches alongside acceptance and mindfulness skills to reduce distress and increase day-to-day functioning.

Dr. Outlaw also incorporates strategies from dialectical behavior therapy and EMDR when they fit a person’s needs. In plain terms, that means teaching emotion regulation and coping tools, and addressing painful memories when necessary. She favors techniques people can use right away to manage intense feelings.

She holds the credentials LISW, LISW-CP, MD, and LCSW-C and practices from Georgia. Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients. The overall tone is practical and supportive, with an emphasis on steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Evidence-based approaches for online care

Dr. Outlaw commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that match those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical steps to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress.

Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify which approach or combination feels most useful for their goals and preferences. That means trying strategies together, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send quick updates, try brief coping tools between meetings, and follow up without scheduling a full session. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.