Jennifer Malkin , LPC

Jennifer Malkin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings 20 years of clinical experience to her practice in South Carolina. She holds a master’s degree in Counseling from Western Connecticut State University, an earlier master’s degree in Education, and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Hofstra University. In addition to her counseling training, she has completed BRIEF Mediation Specialization Training and is identified as a Nationally Certified Counselor. Jennifer combines broad clinical training with a collaborative, strengths-based approach to help clients understand patterns of behavior, clarify goals, and make sustainable changes.

Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting and caregiver stress, addictions, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She also focuses on practical life challenges such as career transitions, financial stress, communication problems, and navigating divorce or separation. Jennifer works with individuals and couples, and she integrates techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Jennifer describes therapy as a joint effort in which she seeks to understand each client’s perspective, offer empathic support, and hold clients accountable to the goals they set together. She balances challenge and encouragement while monitoring progress and setbacks to help clients move toward greater well-being. Jennifer also notes that she works part time with an online counseling service, maintains a second job, and is a full-time mother to a toddler, so response times may vary; she aims to reply to messages within 24 to 48 hours on weekdays and is occasionally available on weekends for urgent messages or scheduled live sessions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Jennifer integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, among other methods. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it supports living in line with personal values; it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jennifer works collaboratively with each person to explore which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy with Jennifer is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and allows people to connect from home or while managing busy lives. These options support continuity of care and make it easier to attend regular sessions even when travel, work, or caregiving responsibilities make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats effectively to deliver consistent, goal-focused support.