Jennifer Hornberger, LPC

How Jennifer’s approaches translate to online care

Jennifer often uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. In online sessions this looks like practicing breathing and grounding exercises together, and setting small, concrete homework tasks to try between meetings.

Mindfulness Therapy is another core part of her work and focuses on simple present-moment exercises. These techniques help reduce reactivity and improve focus, and they can be practiced during video or audio sessions as brief guided exercises.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. That approach centers on listening, asking reflective questions, and helping clients set realistic, personally meaningful goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jennifer will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan together based on what helps most. Clients shape the focus of therapy over time rather than following a fixed program.

Online therapy offers practical advantages for many people. Video calls let the therapist and client work face-to-face for skills practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, ongoing encouragement, or quick problem-solving between appointments. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and keep work focused on the most helpful strategies.