Dr. Jennifer Gildner, CA Psychologist 24958, WA Psychologist PY60892685

Dr. Jennifer Gildner is a clinical psychologist with 19 years of experience. She holds licenses as a California Psychologist (CA Psychologist 24958) and a Washington Psychologist (WA Psychologist PY60892685). She practices from Minnesota and conducts therapy in English. Her work emphasizes collaborative problem solving and turning intentions into action.

She uses a strengths-based, client-centered stance that helps people locate answers they already have. Sessions include supportive challenges aimed at promoting change, and she often weaves mindfulness into the work to help clients notice thoughts and try new behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches she draws on for practical strategies to interrupt unhelpful patterns.

Dr. Gildner responds to client messages asynchronously and does not offer live video or voice sessions. She checks messages on weekday evenings and does not check on weekends. She does not complete paperwork such as emotional support animal requests, workers’ compensation forms, or letters confirming therapy services.

Her main clinical interests include stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleep problems, relationship and family issues, career stress, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on abandonment, attachment, body image, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication problems, and family of origin issues.

People who prefer thoughtful written exchanges and regular evening message replies may find her approach fits their needs. The therapist aims to collaborate on goals, explore cultural background as it relates to concerns, and use gentle challenge alongside mindfulness exercises to support change.

How therapy approaches translate to online messaging

Dr. Gildner commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside a client-centered stance to guide written exchanges. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors with practical steps that can be tracked between messages. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take actions that matter to them while acknowledging difficult internal experiences.

Her client-centered outlook means the therapist listens closely and adapts her tone and work to each person. Choosing the right approach is part of the process and will happen collaboratively. She will discuss which methods feel useful for your goals and adjust as you try different strategies together over time.

Online messaging therapy offers flexibility for people who prefer writing rather than live sessions. Asynchronous messages allow you to reflect before you write and to receive thoughtful responses during scheduled weekday evenings. This format can fit work schedules, reduce the need for real-time appointments, and support steady progress through written exercises, behavioral tasks, and check-ins without video or phone time.