- Messaging-only sessions
- Collaborative and challenging
- Mindfulness informed
About Jennifer
Dr. Jennifer Gildner is a licensed psychologist who brings 19 years of clinical experience to her work. She practices as a CA Psychologist 24958 and a WA Psychologist PY60892685 and is based in Minnesota. She communicates with clients via asynchronous messaging only and does not meet by video or voice chat. She checks messages on weekday evenings and does not check messages on weekends. She does not complete forms or letters tied to mental health therapy, such as ESA requests or workman’s compensation documentation.
Dr. Gildner takes a collaborative but challenging approach. She helps people turn intentions into actions by drawing out strengths that are already present. Clients shape what they want from therapy, and she spends time exploring how cultural background relates to current concerns. Mindfulness is a central part of her work as clients try out new thoughts and behaviors aimed at improving daily life.
Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also lists coping with natural or human-caused disaster among her additional focus areas. Other concerns she addresses include body image, chronic illness and pain, attachment and abandonment issues, and compassion fatigue.
Dr. Gildner uses practical methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She describes therapy as a space to learn more about yourself and to practice changes that matter in everyday life.
If her messaging-only schedule and the limits on documentation fit your needs, prospective clients start by using the platform’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to her availability.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online messaging
Dr. Gildner draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support change through messaging. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values and take committed steps toward what matters, which can guide short written exercises and goal-setting between messages. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can be practiced through written prompts and reflections.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That process happens through back-and-forth messages, where plans are revised and next steps are agreed on together.
Her practice is messaging-only, so sessions happen as asynchronous written exchanges rather than live video or phone calls. This format can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow time to reflect before responding, and create short check-ins that work around other commitments. Confirm the current session options before booking to ensure the messaging schedule and documentation limits meet your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Washington, California, Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include body image, chronic pain and illness, abandonment and attachment concerns, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative yet challenging. She focuses on strengths, asks direct questions, and uses mindfulness and practical techniques to help clients move from intention to action.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience working in clinical settings and bringing that background into messaging-based therapy.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a California Psychologist (CA Psychologist 24958) and a Washington Psychologist (WA Psychologist PY60892685) and is located in Minnesota.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she use?
She uses asynchronous messaging only and does not meet by video or voice chat. She checks messages on weekday evenings and not on weekends.
How do I get started and what about cost?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.