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

Experienced clinical social worker for complex needs
  • Clinical social work
  • Trauma informed care
  • Collaborative treatment planning

About Dr. Jennifer Outlaw

Dr. Jennifer Outlaw is a licensed clinical social worker with a decade of professional experience supporting adolescents, adults, service members, and veterans through a wide range of mental health challenges. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, conducting assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention efforts related to mental illness and substance use concerns. Her clinical background includes treating severe and persistent conditions such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as offering care for anxiety, addictions, sleep difficulties, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and ADHD.

Dr. Outlaw holds multiple social work credentials - listed as LISW, LISW-CP, and LCSW-C - indicating specialized licensure in clinical social work. Over the past 10 years she has provided psychotherapy and counseling using evidence-informed methods and has experience addressing co-occurring medical and behavioral health needs. Her clinical approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment strategies, client-centered principles, dialectical skills, and trauma-focused interventions to tailor care to each person's situation.

Known for bringing authenticity, compassion, and steady support to the therapeutic relationship, Dr. Outlaw focuses on practical coping skills and meaningful change. She works collaboratively with clients to identify goals and develop treatment plans that reflect individual strengths, values, and life circumstances.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSleeping disordersBipolar disorderDepression

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Jennifer Outlaw have?

Dr. Jennifer Outlaw has 10 years of experience providing professional counseling and psychotherapy.

Is Dr. Jennifer Outlaw a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LISW, LISW-CP, MD, and LCSW-C. These indicate licensed clinical social work credentials across multiple jurisdictions. Specific license details include SC LISW LISW-CP 14065 and MD LCSW-C 26026.

In which languages does Dr. Jennifer Outlaw provide therapy?

Dr. Jennifer Outlaw provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Jennifer Outlaw located?

She is located in Georgia.

How can I work with Dr. Jennifer Outlaw as my therapist?

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

Does Dr. Jennifer Outlaw work with international clients?

Yes, Dr. Jennifer Outlaw works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Jennifer Outlaw 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 with therapy 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.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Dr. Outlaw uses several evidence-informed approaches tailored to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult internal experiences, and commit to meaningful actions - this approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to improve problem solving. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that supports self-exploration and personal growth, making it helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and adjustment issues.

Determining the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Outlaw works with clients to assess goals, preferences, and strengths, and may combine elements from different methods to create a personalized plan. This process invites client input and ongoing adjustment as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and therapists can also support clients through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, access services from different locations, and maintain continuity of treatment when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals adapt therapeutic tools for these formats to help clients move toward their goals in ways that suit their lives.

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