Jennifer Branin, LCMHC
LCMHC specializing in trauma and addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Addictions recovery
- Stress and anxiety
About Jennifer Branin
Jennifer Branin is an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) with 13 years of clinical experience. She has supported people facing drug and alcohol addictions, law enforcement and first responder challenges, traumatic experiences, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, serious mental illnesses, domestic violence, suicidal ideation, crisis situations, compassion fatigue, and various forms of abuse including physical, sexual, emotional, and spiritual.
Her approach is compassionate and non-judgmental, grounded in active listening and respect for each person's life story. She encourages positive affirmations, consistent self-care, constructive thinking patterns, and healthy daily habits as foundations for recovery and growth. In sessions she attends to the whole person and works to heal painful emotional experiences that can block forward movement.
Jennifer collaborates with clients to clarify goals, offers insight when helpful, and gently challenges unhelpful thinking styles and behaviors to open a clearer path toward change. She recognizes that taking the first step often feels difficult, and she emphasizes practical, skills-based work to support progress over time.
Her approach is compassionate and non-judgmental, grounded in active listening and respect for each person's life story. She encourages positive affirmations, consistent self-care, constructive thinking patterns, and healthy daily habits as foundations for recovery and growth. In sessions she attends to the whole person and works to heal painful emotional experiences that can block forward movement.
Jennifer collaborates with clients to clarify goals, offers insight when helpful, and gently challenges unhelpful thinking styles and behaviors to open a clearer path toward change. She recognizes that taking the first step often feels difficult, and she emphasizes practical, skills-based work to support progress over time.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Antisocial personalityCodependencyControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sexual assault and abuse
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jennifer Branin have?
Jennifer Branin has 13 years of experience.
Is Jennifer Branin a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LCMHC. License details: UT LCMHC 6821236-6004.
In which languages does Jennifer Branin provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Jennifer Branin located?
She is located in Utah.
How can I work with Jennifer Branin as my therapist?
You can work with Jennifer Branin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jennifer Branin work with international clients?
Jennifer Branin does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jennifer Branin 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Healing
Jennifer Branin draws on evidence-informed methods to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, teaching practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes balance between acceptance and change, offering tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness - useful for intense emotions and relationship challenges. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach for processing traumatic memories that can reduce their emotional intensity and support recovery from post-traumatic stress and other trauma-related symptoms.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jennifer will work with each person to explore goals, preferences, and the nature of the difficulties they bring, then tailor methods and pace to fit those needs. The aim is to find an approach that feels useful and sustainable for the individual.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit support into busy or unpredictable schedules. These options help people access consistent, licensed professional care from home or other convenient locations, while allowing therapists to adapt techniques to each format for meaningful, skills-focused work.