Jennifer Linarello, LCSW

Jennifer Linarello is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with more than two decades of counseling experience. She aims to help people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, or life changes. Jennifer uses a warm, straightforward style and focuses first on finding a person’s strengths and steadying what already works in their life.

She draws on practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach coping skills and change unhelpful patterns. Jennifer also uses Client-Centered and Emotionally-Focused approaches to make space for difficult feelings and improve communication. Mindfulness and mind-body awareness are woven into sessions to help with grounding and emotional regulation.

In early sessions she focuses on building rapport and identifying strengths and resiliency. Then she and the client set clear goals and try exercises that fit daily life. Sessions may include skill practice, problem-solving, or talking through painful experiences at a pace the client finds manageable.

Her background includes long-term work with people facing trauma, ADHD, addiction, parenting stress, and relationship challenges. Jennifer has experience supporting people through grief, career transitions, and complicated family dynamics. She brings 23 years of practice as an LCSW to guide clients through recovery and growth.

Jennifer encourages an honest, collaborative process. She helps people map steps toward relief and better coping. The focus is practical change that still honors each person’s story.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting a person where they are. It involves open listening, empathy, and supporting the client to find their own solutions, which helps with anxiety, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It uses structured exercises and practical homework to change patterns that feed depression, anxiety, and unhealthy habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and regulating behavior during crisis or high stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jennifer will work with each client to see which methods fit their goals and daily life. She adjusts techniques as needed and combines strategies from different approaches to match what the client finds helpful.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and maintain continuity during life transitions. It can reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins between appointments, and make trying new skills at home more convenient. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Licensed professionals can tailor sessions to practical needs and help you find a rhythm that supports steady progress.