Jennifer Malkin

Jennifer Malkin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people cope with life changes, stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and grief. She draws on two decades of clinical experience to guide people toward clearer goals and steadier routines. Her style is collaborative and straightforward, focused on real steps clients can try between sessions.

Jennifer earned a master’s degree in counseling from Western Connecticut State University and an earlier master’s in education plus a bachelor’s in psychology from Hofstra University. She also holds BRIEF Mediation Specialization Training and has worked in the field for about 20 years.

In sessions she listens first, then helps clients name priorities and set small, manageable goals. She balances supportive listening with clear feedback and accountability. When people struggle to follow through, she helps them notice what gets in the way and build practical habits to move forward.

Her work covers many common life challenges, including parenting stress, caregiving strain, codependency, communication problems, and career or midlife transitions. She also supports people dealing with trauma, abuse, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, and intimacy or money concerns.

Therapy here is a joint effort. Jennifer uses a mix of approaches and tailors the plan to each person’s needs. She checks progress together and adjusts the plan as goals change. English-language services are provided in South Carolina and she does not work with international clients.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small steps toward those values. It is useful when life changes make decisions feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting painful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. It works well for stress, panic, and low mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client's pace and helps them find their own answers.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist works with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That choice is revisited as challenges shift, so the plan stays practical and relevant.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking. Jennifer’s profile does not list specific formats here, so check which session types are available when you sign up. Online work can make scheduling easier, let you fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and clients collaborate to make session length and frequency fit daily life and goals.