Therapist profile
Dr. Jennifer Cowen, CA Psychologist 30923
Dr. Jennifer Cowen - Psychologist, Family and parenting focus
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- ACT and CBT
- Attachment work
- Parenting concerns
About Jennifer
Dr. Jennifer Cowen is a California clinical psychologist (CA Psychologist 30923) with 23 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, relationship and family matters, trauma and abuse, grief, and related issues.
She trained at UCLA for her doctorate and completed postdoctoral work in early childhood. Her practice blends research-informed methods and assessment with practical therapy techniques. Sessions aim to clarify current problems, identify what is getting in the way, and try out ways to respond differently.
Dr. Cowen has worked with neurodivergent people, including those with ADHD and autism spectrum conditions, and helps with the life challenges that often come with those diagnoses. She also supports adults dealing with grief, major transitions, chronic health concerns, caregiver stress, and communication problems at home.
In sessions she uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Client-Centered methods, and Emotionally-Focused techniques. That range lets her shift methods to suit a person’s immediate needs, whether that means skills practice, reflecting on relationship patterns, or addressing painful memories.
People who come to her can expect a steady, practical focus on what to try between sessions. To begin, a short questionnaire and a first appointment are used to match goals and plan next steps.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and learning small actions that align with those values, while teaching ways to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with straightforward exercises and practice. It is helpful for depression, anxiety, sleep and eating concerns, and patterns that keep problems going.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at long-term relationship patterns and how early bonds shape current responses. It can help with intimacy issues, communication problems, and relational stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Cowen will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying an approach and adjusting it based on what helps most.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Before booking, confirm which session formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - shorter check-ins during a break, not needing to travel, or switching between video and audio when bandwidth or camera time is a concern. Licensed professionals and therapists use those options to help clients maintain progress alongside everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, depression, ADHD, relationship and family matters, grief, trauma, and many related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style combines practical skills practice with reflective conversation. She adapts methods to focus on problem-solving, emotion work, or behavior change as needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of clinical experience, including doctoral training at UCLA and postdoctoral work in early childhood.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a CA Psychologist, license number 30923, and practices in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or serve international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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