Jennifer Ladd, LPC

Jennifer Ladd is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with 13 years of experience. She helps people handle anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, parenting stress, addictions, and issues like ADHD or chronic illness. Her manner is warm and conversational, aiming to make difficult topics easier to talk about.

She listens closely to find the feelings and patterns beneath symptoms. Jennifer blends practical techniques with supportive conversation. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-focused ideas, client-centered work, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when useful.

Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs. Jennifer pays attention to strengths and personality as well as diagnoses. Conversations focus on small, doable steps people can try between meetings.

She has worked in both individual and group settings and has experience addressing trauma, including work with trauma-focused CBT approaches. Jennifer aims to help people better understand themselves and make changes that fit their life.

Her style is respectful and sensitive, with an emphasis on collaboration. She invites clients to explore what matters to them and to build coping skills that support daily life. Many clients come for help with grief, intimacy-related concerns, sleep and eating issues, or coping with big life changes.

Jennifer emphasizes clear goals and practical strategies. She supports clients through listening, feedback, and guided exercises so they can move toward more balance and well-being.

How therapy approaches translate online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying practical behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, or stress. Sessions often include specific skills and homework to practice between meetings.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify values and accept difficult feelings while taking guided action toward a meaningful life. It can be useful for chronic stress, grief, or ongoing mood concerns.

Attachment-Based ideas focus on how early relationships shape expectations and reactions in current relationships, helping people understand patterns in intimacy, communication, and trust.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. This may mean mixing techniques from different approaches and adjusting as progress happens.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer sessions. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick updates, between-session support, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and different time zones.