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Jennifer Marvin

Jennifer Marvin, LMHC

Therapist · Florida · 40+ years of experience

Compassionate LMHC with 40 years experience

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At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
LMHC
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. MH5186
NPI
1215150420

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addiction support
  • Aging-related concerns

About Jennifer

Jennifer Marvin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 40 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and addiction concerns. Jennifer aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversations and plans to each person’s needs.

Her work covers a broad range of life challenges, including relationship difficulties, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem struggles, career transitions, and coping with major life changes. She also supports people with ADHD, bipolar concerns, and LGBT issues. Additional areas of focus include adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic illness and pain, and aging and geriatric issues.

Jennifer keeps the process straightforward and practical. Sessions are built around clear goals and honest conversation. She helps people break problems into manageable steps and develop tools they can use outside of sessions.

With four decades in practice, she draws on long experience across many settings. That background helps when cases are complex or when someone needs steady, long-term support. She adapts her approach to each person rather than using a single method for everyone.

People who choose her can expect a calm, respectful therapist who emphasizes collaboration. She encourages questions and adjusts pacing to match the person’s comfort and goals. To begin, clients follow the site’s matching and scheduling process to connect and set up an initial appointment.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

40+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How evidence-based methods guide online care

Jennifer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and replace it with more useful thinking and behaviors; this is often used for anxiety and depression. Another common method focuses on skills training - building techniques for emotion regulation, managing urges, and improving communication to handle stress, anger, or addiction challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work she does with each person. She will listen to your goals and preferences and together you will decide which techniques to try first. That collaborative process includes setting small goals, checking what works, and adjusting the plan over time.

Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into busy lives. It can reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins, and make it simpler to maintain regular appointments during life transitions. The therapist’s specific session formats are not listed here, so please confirm current session options before booking. Overall, online work lets people practice new skills in everyday contexts and bring progress back to the next session for review and refinement.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, and related issues such as grief, self-esteem, career stress, and relationship concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is practical and collaborative. She tailors conversation and plans to each person and focuses on clear goals and usable tools.

How much experience does she bring?

Jennifer has 40 years of professional experience caring for people with a wide range of mental health and life challenges.

Where does she hold her license and practice?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices in that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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