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

Therapist in Georgia

Experienced clinician for addiction and mood concerns

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Dr. Jennifer Outlaw

Profile checklist

  • CredentialsLISW, LISW-CP, LCSW-C
  • Licenses listedLCSW-C, Maryland (no. 26026); LCSW, Georgia (no. CSW007251); LISW, South Carolina (no. LISW-CP 14065); LCSW, Texas (no. 108340)
  • NPI number1932591039
  • Experience10 years listed
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Addictions, Sleeping disorders, Bipolar disorder
  • Approaches includeAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp

Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.

  • Addictions
  • Mood challenges
  • Practical skills

About Jennifer

Dr. Jennifer Outlaw helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, sleep problems, mood disorders, and the everyday pressures of life. She works with concerns such as bipolar disorder, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship strain, parenting stress, and self-esteem. Her name appears at the start to make it clear who leads the work.

She uses straightforward conversation and practical tools in sessions. Expect calm listening, goal-setting, and skills you can try between meetings. Treatment draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral work, acceptance-oriented strategies, and client-centered methods to fit what each person needs.

Outlaw has ten years of clinical experience across inpatient and outpatient settings. That background includes care for people with persistent mental health conditions and help for those facing substance misuse concerns. Her past roles included assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing psychotherapy.

Her listed credentials include LISW, LISW-CP, and LCSW-C, and she practices out of Georgia. Sessions are conducted in English, and she accepts international clients when appropriate.

In sessions she aims to be direct and compassionate. Conversations tend to focus on what is happening now, what patterns are keeping problems going, and small steps to try different responses. She emphasizes collaboration so each plan fits daily life and personal goals.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Online approaches that match goals and daily life

Dr. Outlaw commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based strategies in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into patterns of thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with addiction urges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and learning to make room for difficult feelings while taking committed steps toward what matters most.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work together with each person to try methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means testing techniques, tracking what helps, and adjusting the plan as progress and life situations change.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let people connect from different locations. It also allows for shorter check-ins or full sessions depending on the day's needs, and it can support consistent work on skills between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSleeping disordersBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

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 approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Maryland, Georgia, South Carolina, Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, sleep issues, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is direct and compassionate with a focus on practical tools. Sessions combine listening, goal-setting, and skills to practice between visits.

What experience does she bring?

She has ten years of clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient mental health settings and has worked with people with persistent mental illness and substance misuse concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

Her listed credentials are LISW, LISW-CP, and LCSW-C and she practices in Georgia.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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