Jennifer Furlong , LPC

Jennifer Furlong holds a master’s degree in counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas, a state credential that authorizes her to provide professional counseling services. She brings 20 years of clinical experience to her work, shaped by roles with teens and young adults in residential treatment settings as well as hands-on family support during home visits.

Her background also includes conducting assessments and providing crisis intervention for hospitals, experience that informs a steady, experienced approach to urgent and complex situations. Throughout her career she has addressed a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and family challenges, addiction, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, and caregiver-related stress.

Jennifer aims to guide people toward improved mental health by offering practical strategies and empathetic support tailored to each person’s circumstances. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, helping clients explore goals and develop coping skills that fit their lives and needs. She draws on years of diverse clinical work to support individuals and families navigating change, loss, and difficult transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jennifer integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the individual’s perspective guides the pace and goals of work - this approach is helpful for building self-awareness, improving communication, and addressing relationship or identity concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy examines the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns - CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Jennifer works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress and circumstances evolve. Clients are invited to share what feels most helpful so therapy remains focused and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls and phone sessions allow for real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide alternatives for those who prefer shorter or more frequent check-ins. These options can make it easier to access consistent support across different schedules and locations, helping people stay connected to care when it fits their daily routines.