- Attachment based therapy
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Jennifer
Jennifer McFarlin is a Florida LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, eating and body image issues, self-esteem, grief, intimacy challenges, parenting strains, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on attachment and family of origin issues when those patterns affect current relationships.
She uses an approach grounded in attachment work and emotionally-focused methods to look at how early relationships shape beliefs and behavior. Sessions often include concrete skills from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices to manage symptoms day to day. Motivational interviewing and narrative techniques are used when people are weighing change or re-telling their personal stories.
Jennifer’s background includes a Master’s in Counselor Education and a Specialist in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Florida, followed by clinical work in a mental health hospital and an eating disorder treatment center. That work included individual therapy, group therapy, and family sessions with clients experiencing co-occurring depression, anxiety, OCD, and disordered eating.
Since 2020 she has maintained a private practice focused on relationship issues and attachment styles. She regularly considers the role of family of origin beliefs in current patterns and helps people address those underlying beliefs alongside practical coping skills.
Her style is direct and systemic. Sessions aim to identify recurring patterns, test new ways of relating, and build everyday tools for managing emotions and communication.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of connection and distance learned early in life. It looks at how those patterns show up now in relationships and helps people notice and change their typical responses. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on mapping interaction cycles between partners or within close relationships and identifying the underlying emotions that drive those cycles. It is often used for couples or for individuals who want to shift how they relate. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and behaviors into manageable steps and teaches practical tools to reduce anxiety, mood symptoms, or unhelpful routines.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the specific patterns coming from family of origin or attachment history. That assessment happens over the first few sessions and can change as needs evolve.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules because they reduce travel time and make it easier to attend shorter check-ins when needed. Online work also lets a therapist and client use screen-shared worksheets, mindfulness exercises, and real-time communication practice to apply attachment and CBT techniques between sessions.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, eating and body image issues, grief, intimacy problems, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is systemic and practical. She looks at family of origin beliefs and attachment patterns while teaching skills for day-to-day coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience in clinical work, including hospital settings and an eating disorder treatment center before starting private practice in 2020.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT, licensed in Florida, and practices in that state.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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