Jennifer Emerson, LMFT
Vermont Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Attachment-focused care
- 23 years experience
- Accepts international clients
About Jennifer Emerson
Jennifer Emerson approaches clinical work with a core belief that difficult moments often contain opportunities for growth and deeper self-understanding. She offers a thoughtful, compassionate presence that helps people explore the roots of their distress and identify strengths they can use to move toward greater clarity and emotional integration. Her style blends attunement to attachment needs with practical, evidence-informed strategies tailored to each person's goals.
She has an MS in Counseling from California State University, East Bay and holds the LMFT credential - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - with a Vermont license (VT LMFT 100.0116919). With 23 years of experience in a variety of settings, she brings particular expertise in early parent-child relationships and perinatal support, including extensive work with families and children ages 0 to 5.
Jennifer works with individual adults, couples, and teens on a wide range of concerns including relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy challenges, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her additional focus areas include abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment and communication problems, blended family issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, commitment and control issues, dissociation, and divorce and separation.
Her clinical approach integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. As a full-time working parent of a neurodivergent child, she draws on lived experience to inform her clinical perspective and deepen her empathy for families navigating complexity. She is not currently accepting new clients, and she is available to work with international clients when appropriate.
She has an MS in Counseling from California State University, East Bay and holds the LMFT credential - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - with a Vermont license (VT LMFT 100.0116919). With 23 years of experience in a variety of settings, she brings particular expertise in early parent-child relationships and perinatal support, including extensive work with families and children ages 0 to 5.
Jennifer works with individual adults, couples, and teens on a wide range of concerns including relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy challenges, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her additional focus areas include abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment and communication problems, blended family issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, commitment and control issues, dissociation, and divorce and separation.
Her clinical approach integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. As a full-time working parent of a neurodivergent child, she draws on lived experience to inform her clinical perspective and deepen her empathy for families navigating complexity. She is not currently accepting new clients, and she is available to work with international clients when appropriate.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jennifer Emerson have?
Jennifer Emerson has 23 years of clinical experience.
Is Jennifer Emerson a licensed therapist?
Yes. Jennifer Emerson holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her Vermont license is VT LMFT 100.0116919.
In which languages does Jennifer Emerson provide therapy?
Jennifer Emerson provides therapy in English.
Where is Jennifer Emerson located?
Jennifer Emerson is located in Vermont.
How can I work with Jennifer Emerson as my therapist?
You can work with Jennifer Emerson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jennifer Emerson work with international clients?
Yes, Jennifer Emerson works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jennifer Emerson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Virtual Therapy Fit Your Needs?
Many people ask whether online therapy really makes a difference. For many common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or major life transitions - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.One of the clearest benefits is flexibility. Clients can connect in the way that best fits their routine and comfort level - by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to maintain regular sessions amid busy schedules.
Therapists who offer online services are licensed professionals, and clients typically have the option to change therapists if they feel a different fit would be better. For people balancing work, family, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limits, virtual therapy can broaden access to consistent, ongoing support without the need to travel.