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Jennifer Hamilton, LCSW

Kentucky LCSW specializing in trauma recovery
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Veterans and mood disorders

About Jennifer Hamilton

Jennifer Hamilton is a Kentucky-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 27 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, sleep difficulties, bipolar disorder, and depression. She combines long experience with focused training to tailor treatment to each person's needs, working with clients on issues that include caregiver stress, codependency, communication challenges, grief, guilt and shame, veteran and armed forces concerns, mood and personality disorders, and post-traumatic stress.

Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and experienced with Prolonged Exposure and Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression, Jennifer also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address sleep problems, intrusive memories, and patterns that maintain distress. Her LCSW credential reflects clinical social work training and licensure to provide therapeutic care in Kentucky (KY LCSW 3173).

Jennifer approaches therapy with curiosity, respect, sensitivity, and compassion, partnering with clients to view themselves without judgment and to set meaningful goals. She welcomes the inclusion of a client's faith when the client wishes, and she has particular experience supporting veterans and people with personality disorder diagnoses. Jennifer focuses on empowering clients to take steps toward greater wellbeing and supports them as they make the changes they choose.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersBipolar disorderDepression

Additional Focus Areas

Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterForgivenessGuilt and shameVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stress

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Jennifer Hamilton have?

Jennifer Hamilton has 27 years of professional experience in clinical work.

Is Jennifer Hamilton a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is licensed in Kentucky under KY LCSW 3173.

In which languages does Jennifer Hamilton provide therapy?

Jennifer Hamilton provides therapy in English.

Where is Jennifer Hamilton located?

Jennifer Hamilton is located in Kentucky.

How can I work with Jennifer Hamilton as my therapist?

You can work with Jennifer Hamilton through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Jennifer Hamilton work with international clients?

Jennifer Hamilton does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Jennifer Hamilton cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a 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 and Online Care

Jennifer Hamilton brings specific training in EMDR and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to her online practice. EMDR is a structured approach that helps people process traumatic memories and reduce the intensity of distressing emotional reactions, often used for post-traumatic stress and lingering trauma symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility so people can move toward meaningful goals even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Jennifer also integrates mindfulness practices to help clients increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailor techniques and the pace of work to fit the individual. This partnership helps ensure that methods like EMDR, ACT, or mindfulness are applied in ways that feel manageable and useful.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people - it can be scheduled around work and family commitments, reduce travel time, and allow access from different locations. Sessions may take place via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility in how they engage with therapy while working with a licensed professional.

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