- Compassionate listening
- Practical tools
- Values focused
About Jennifer
Jennifer Dorado is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 17 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship strain, and the fallout from major life changes. Jennifer also supports those dealing with ADHD, compassion fatigue, low self-esteem, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She works alongside each person at a pace that feels manageable. Sessions focus on pinpointing the source of the difficulty and using practical tools to move forward.
Jennifer draws on several evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and client-centered methods. She also uses motivational interviewing and narrative ideas to help people clarify values and build momentum for change.
In a typical session she listens, helps you name what matters, and practices skills you can use between meetings. She emphasizes small, achievable steps and draws attention to each person’s strengths as part of recovery and growth.
Jennifer trained in psychology at Florida International University and completed a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Trinity International University. Her background includes community counseling across a range of life challenges. She invites people to reach out and begin a short intake process to see if her approach fits their needs.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and adjusting after loss or disaster. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, mood challenges, and stress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space where a person’s own goals guide the work; this supports people who need steady, supportive listening while they make changes.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to pick methods that match a person’s goals, preferences, and daily life. That may mean blending techniques across approaches and adjusting as progress is made.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises and skill practice between meetings, so therapy can extend into everyday routines without promising a particular delivery method.
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with?
Jennifer supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship issues, anger, and life changes. She also works with ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping after natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Her style is compassionate, client-centered, and solution-focused. Sessions emphasize identifying the problem, finding strengths, and practicing practical tools between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working as a counselor in community settings and private practice in Florida.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (FL LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.