- Grief and hospice support
- Practical coping skills
- Neurodiversity aware
About Jennifer
Dr. Jennifer Cowen supports people facing grief, life transitions, stress, anxiety, and depression. She also helps with parenting challenges, ADHD and autism-related concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and caregiver or compassion fatigue. Dr. Cowen brings a calm, practical presence to sessions and focuses on clear steps people can use between meetings.
She trained at the University of California, Los Angeles, earning a doctoral degree, and she holds a California psychologist license (CA Psychologist 30923). Over 23 years she has worked with neurodivergent adults and people coping with chronic illness, cancer, or the demands of caregiving. Her background includes postdoctoral specialization in early childhood work.
Her approach mixes several well-known methods to match each person’s needs. She uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help clients clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive-behavioral strategies are used for managing symptoms like anxiety and sleep problems. Attachment-based and emotionally focused work guide conversations about closeness and communication.
Sessions aim to be practical and humane. Dr. Cowen listens for what matters most, then co-creates steps that fit daily life. She often combines problem-focused tools with space to process grief and trauma responses.
People seeking help will find a clinician who balances clinical training with everyday language. The focus is on steady progress rather than quick fixes, with attention to parenting stress, life changes, and end-of-life or hospice-related concerns when those issues arise in a person’s story.
She trained at the University of California, Los Angeles, earning a doctoral degree, and she holds a California psychologist license (CA Psychologist 30923). Over 23 years she has worked with neurodivergent adults and people coping with chronic illness, cancer, or the demands of caregiving. Her background includes postdoctoral specialization in early childhood work.
Her approach mixes several well-known methods to match each person’s needs. She uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help clients clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive-behavioral strategies are used for managing symptoms like anxiety and sleep problems. Attachment-based and emotionally focused work guide conversations about closeness and communication.
Sessions aim to be practical and humane. Dr. Cowen listens for what matters most, then co-creates steps that fit daily life. She often combines problem-focused tools with space to process grief and trauma responses.
People seeking help will find a clinician who balances clinical training with everyday language. The focus is on steady progress rather than quick fixes, with attention to parenting stress, life changes, and end-of-life or hospice-related concerns when those issues arise in a person’s story.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
23+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful actions toward them. It helps when people feel stuck by worry or avoidance and want to live in line with what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or lift mood. It is useful for symptom management and day-to-day coping. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how relationships affect feelings of safety and closeness and can help with intimacy and communication challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss what a person hopes to change and try methods that match those goals. That collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted as needs and preferences become clearer.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let sessions take place from a quieter setting or be scheduled around caregiving and work commitments. The clinician will help tailor session pacing and tools so therapy fits everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people dealing with grief, stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Other concerns include parenting, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and empathetic, focusing on clear steps people can use between sessions. She pairs symptom-focused techniques with space to process emotions and meaning.
What is her clinical background?
She completed doctoral training at the University of California, Los Angeles and did postdoctoral work in early childhood. She has practiced for 23 years with a range of clinical populations.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California psychologist listed as CA Psychologist 30923 and is based in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.