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

Dr. Jennifer Outlaw is a clinical social worker with a decade of professional experience providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment across inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. She has worked with adolescents, adults, service members, and veterans, offering care for a wide range of concerns including severe and persistent mental illness such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as substance use and other behavioral health challenges.

Her practice draws on a variety of therapeutic methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches. These modalities are applied to address issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, sleep problems, trauma and abuse, eating and parenting concerns, relationship and family difficulties, anger and self-esteem, career transitions, ADHD, and many related areas.

She holds multiple social work credentials including LISW and LISW-CP and LCSW-C - with LISW standing for Licensed Independent Social Worker and LCSW-C denoting a licensed clinical social worker certification - and maintains licensure across several states including Maryland, Georgia, South Carolina, and Texas. Dr. Outlaw brings authenticity, compassion, and steady clinical support to her work with individuals facing complex emotional and behavioral challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Jennifer Outlaw commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, along with Client-Centered Therapy, to address a range of emotional and behavioral concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other conditions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes mindful awareness and values-guided action, helping clients tolerate difficult feelings while moving toward meaningful goals. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes empathy and a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship, creating a supportive space for clients to explore their experience and build self-direction.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Outlaw works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals often combine techniques to tailor treatment to the individual rather than relying on a single modality.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage ongoing commitments, and access support from different locations. These options allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care and adapt the communication style and format to what feels most effective for the client.