Dr. Jennifer Outlaw, LISW, LISW-CP, MD, LCSW-C

Dr. Jennifer Outlaw helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, sleep problems, addictions, and anger. She also supports those dealing with relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, body image and eating concerns, ADHD, and major life changes. Jennifer uses straightforward tools to help people manage tough days and regain a sense of control.

She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered work. Sessions focus on practical skills, clear goals, and steady problem-solving rather than jargon. Conversations are direct and grounded, with lots of chance to practice new ways of thinking and behaving between meetings.

Dr. Outlaw holds a Doctor of Medicine degree and carries licenses including LISW, LISW-CP, and LCSW-C. She has spent ten years providing counseling and psychotherapy across inpatient and outpatient settings. That experience includes work with severe and persistent mental health conditions and a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

In-session, she blends evidence-informed exercises with mindfulness and acceptance work. That mix helps people notice unhelpful patterns and choose actions aligned with their values. EMDR and DBT-informed strategies are available when trauma or emotion regulation are central concerns.

Her approach aims to be warm and direct. Meetings typically include clear steps, homework to build skills, and review of progress. People who want hands-on techniques and practical change often find this style useful.

Practical therapies suited to online care

Dr. Outlaw commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world experiments to reduce anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. ACT emphasizes values and accepting difficult feelings while taking action toward a meaningful life, which can help with addiction, anger, and major life changes.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. Sessions often combine skill practice, homework, and moment-to-moment coaching so adjustments can be made as progress is seen.

Online formats offer flexibility for different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face work and detailed skill coaching. Phone sessions can be a good option when a quieter environment or lower bandwidth is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between meetings, share brief updates, or get short coaching without scheduling a full session. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.