Dr. Jennifer Gildner

Dr. Jennifer Gildner is a California and Washington licensed psychologist with 19 years of clinical experience. She practices from Minnesota and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, issues related to LGBT identity, eating and sleeping problems, career doubts, and coping with major life change.

Jennifer uses a collaborative but challenging style. She helps clients move from intention to action and focuses on strengths people already have. Mindfulness is a core part of her approach, used to notice thoughts and shift behavior over time.

Sessions are structured around clear goals and practical steps. She will ask about cultural background and how it shapes what you bring to therapy. She also pays attention to attachment, body image, chronic illness or pain, and struggles tied to family of origin and adoption or foster care.

Her training informs the use of cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance-based methods, and motivational interviewing to break down problems into manageable tasks. Conversations often include experimenting with small actions between sessions and checking what worked.

Clients who prefer written, message-based contact should check how sessions are offered before booking, as the method of meeting matters to fit daily routines. People who want a direct, goal-oriented approach that still examines personal history may find this a good fit.

Approaches used online and how they help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and decide what matters most, then take steps toward those values. It can be useful for depression, anxiety, and feeling stuck when choices feel unclear.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It works well for anxiety, mood concerns, sleep problems, and situations where small behavioral experiments can change outcomes.

Mindfulness Therapy trains present-moment awareness to reduce reactivity and support new habits. It is often paired with ACT or CBT to anchor changes made between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to goals, needs, and preferences rather than applying one fixed model. Expect to discuss what you want to change and try practical steps to see what helps.

Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. When online formats are available they can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday evening or a work break, allow for shorter check-ins by message if needed, and remove the need to travel. These practical benefits can help sustain regular work on life direction and coping without promising any specific result.