Jennifer Rendleman
Hi! I'm Jennifer, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) located in NC with over 15 years experience in various settings, hospital, home, clinic. I received my BA in psychology from the University of Kentucky and my MSW from Simmons University with a concentration in children and families.
I see children, teens, families and adults providing a safe and accepting environment to help each individual feel supported throughout the process.
I see children, teens, families and adults providing a safe and accepting environment to help each individual feel supported throughout the process. Goals and treatment for my clients are all Evidence-Based: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Behavioral Neuroscience. I work from a collaborative, strengths-based approach; assisting and supporting clients to grow and be the best they can be. I cater my approach to each client’s individual needs.
First session
During our first session you will get asked a lot of questions so I can best understand how to help and what goals to set with your input. Depending on your reasons for therapy I may choose to administer assessments for anxiety, depression etc.
Strengths
My greatest strengths are my commitment to helping each client feel heard, supported and achieve goals set in therapy.
Ideal clients
Due to working at the hospital I have a wide variety of experience working with a diverse client population ranging from 6 years old to elderly. Collaboration with parents and/or caregivers is essential when working with young clients into adulthood. Over the years I have found that clients that are vested in therapy and commit on their own accord gain the most out of our time together.
Ongoing work together
Sessions start with a check-in to assess what has transpired since your last session. If pressing issues exist then that takes precedence for that session. Otherwise, goals set forth in the first session are worked on. Goals are evaluated via subjective and quantitative methods throughout our time together.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is a big component in my practice. CBT is an evidence based treatment that looks at how your thoughts, feelings and behaviors affect your mental health. CBT is used in the treatment of various mental health diagnoses and has a great success rate.
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
I find ERP to be a helpful therapy for my clients suffering from anxiety and OCD. I educate my clients about their diagnosis and how they benefit from using ERP to decrease symptoms.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
In my practice DBT is used for clients struggling with relationship issues and big emotions. DBT is a therapy that structures tools in a concise way to help clients remember them through acronyms. DBT can be used across many other diagnoses.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions5503 Rob Gandy Blvd, Southport, NC 28461, Unit 1 Suite 4
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Licensed in
- North CarolinaLicense C014721