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

Dr. Jennifer Gildner is a licensed psychologist with nearly two decades of practice. She works with people on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues related to LGBT identity. Her work also addresses eating and sleeping problems, career strains, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.

She uses messaging-only sessions and checks messages on weekday evenings. She does not meet by video or voice, and she does not complete forms or letters such as emotional support animal requests or workers' compensation documentation. That schedule and format are important to know before starting.

Her approach is collaborative and sometimes challenging. She focuses on building on a person’s strengths and helping intentions turn into action. Mindfulness is a consistent part of sessions, used to support new thoughts and behaviors.

Sessions include attention to how cultural background affects current concerns. She invites clients to say what they need from therapy and works with them to shape goals and steps. The emphasis is on practical change rather than only talking about problems.

Dr. Gildner draws from several therapy styles to match what’s useful for each person. If messaging-only care in the evenings fits your life, she encourages you to reach out and begin the short matching process to see if the fit feels right.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses small experiments to try new ways of responding to problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches paying attention on purpose to what is happening now, which can reduce rumination and support behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She and each client decide collaboratively which methods fit best for the concern, goals, and personal preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made or new goals appear.

Dr. Gildner offers messaging-only care and checks messages on weekday evenings. If that format matches your schedule, it can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day and to reflect in writing between messages. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how interactions are scheduled and what to expect.