Jennifer Maguire, LPC
Warm, client-centered counseling for meaningful change
- Interactive empathic approach
- Strengths based goal setting
- CBT and DBT skills
About Jennifer Maguire
Jennifer Maguire is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey, where she was born and raised. She brings extensive experience in the counseling field, along with a Bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and two Master's degrees from Rowan University and the University of Phoenix. Her work is grounded in an interactive, empathetic, and warm style, with careful listening at the center of the therapeutic relationship so clients feel heard and treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
Jennifer’s approach is client-centered, reflecting the belief that clients are the experts on their own lives and should help set the direction and pace of therapy. She uses a strengths-based, solutions-focused perspective and draws from multiple modalities to help clients identify what is working, clarify goals, and develop a personalized plan for change. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), supportive strategies, and problem-solving methods, she helps clients examine how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other, including patterns that can contribute to self-defeating beliefs or behaviors. She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation, to support clients in building practical tools for daily life.
Jennifer’s aim is to understand each client’s concerns and provide steady support as they work toward improved emotional wellbeing. She recognizes that reaching out for help takes courage, and she strives to empower clients as they take meaningful steps toward the changes they want to make.
Jennifer’s approach is client-centered, reflecting the belief that clients are the experts on their own lives and should help set the direction and pace of therapy. She uses a strengths-based, solutions-focused perspective and draws from multiple modalities to help clients identify what is working, clarify goals, and develop a personalized plan for change. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), supportive strategies, and problem-solving methods, she helps clients examine how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other, including patterns that can contribute to self-defeating beliefs or behaviors. She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation, to support clients in building practical tools for daily life.
Jennifer’s aim is to understand each client’s concerns and provide steady support as they work toward improved emotional wellbeing. She recognizes that reaching out for help takes courage, and she strives to empower clients as they take meaningful steps toward the changes they want to make.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver 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 issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jennifer Maguire have?
Jennifer Maguire has 25 years of experience in the counseling field.
Is Jennifer Maguire a licensed therapist?
Yes. Jennifer Maguire is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Her license is NJ LPC 37PC00446300.
In which languages does Jennifer Maguire provide therapy?
Jennifer Maguire provides therapy in English.
Where is Jennifer Maguire located?
Jennifer Maguire is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with Jennifer Maguire as my therapist?
You can work with Jennifer Maguire through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Jennifer Maguire work with international clients?
No. Jennifer Maguire does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jennifer Maguire cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based 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 to help 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.
Evidence-based tools, made accessible online
Jennifer Maguire integrates practical, skills-focused therapy approaches that translate well to online care. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients notice how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect, and then practice new ways of responding to patterns that may contribute to stress, anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) builds everyday skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, offering structured strategies for navigating intense emotions and relationship challenges. Client-Centered Therapy supports a respectful pace and emphasizes the client’s perspective, values, and goals so the work stays grounded in what matters most to them.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jennifer collaborates with clients to clarify goals, identify strengths, and decide which methods feel most useful, adjusting the focus over time based on needs, preferences, and progress.
Online therapy adds flexibility without losing continuity. Sessions can take place through video calls or phone sessions, and clients can also use live chat or text-based messaging to stay connected between appointments. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel barriers, and keep support accessible during demanding weeks.