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Dr. Jennifer McGee

Dr. Jennifer McGee

LPC

Georgia

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In their wordsCalm, practical counseling for life transitions

Key details

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Georgia / LPC006682
NPI
1144591413
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
Georgia

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Action oriented
  • Thought and behavior focus
  • Collaborative planning

About Jennifer

Dr. Jennifer McGee is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with twelve years of clinical experience. She practices in Georgia and draws on a practical, goal-focused style to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Her plainspoken approach is aimed at people who want clear steps and real behavioral change.

She views counseling as a mix of education, emotional support, and a step-by-step plan. Early sessions often look at what someone is thinking and doing now. From there she helps build new habits and ways of thinking that match the goals a person names.

Dr. McGee emphasizes action alongside reflection. Conversations identify unhelpful thoughts and repetitive behaviors. Then she works with each person to try different ways of responding until something fits and begins to feel more useful.

Her work commonly addresses parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, ADHD, grief, relationship concerns, and coping after trauma or disaster. She also supports people facing career shifts, chronic health issues, and questions about identity and self-esteem.

Sessions combine practical exercises and straightforward talk. The aim is to create realistic, doable steps a person can use between appointments. Dr. McGee encourages people to name small goals and test new approaches, adjusting plans as needed.

People who prefer clear guidance, evidence-informed methods, and a collaborative feel often find this approach helpful. She invites hopeful, motivated people to reflect on what they want next and to take steady steps toward it.

How evidence-based approaches translate online

Dr. McGee commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy along with mindfulness practices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting to change mood and behavior. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication; it can help people manage intense feelings and reduce impulsive reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to a person’s goals and priorities, then suggest methods to try. Decisions about techniques and pace are collaborative and adjusted as progress is made.

Confirm available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into daily life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people use skills learned in session in their usual environments, which can speed up habit change.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoaching

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. McGee commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and related issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is practical and goal-focused. She blends discussion of thoughts with actionable steps to change everyday behaviors.

How much experience does she have?

She has twelve years of experience providing counseling to people with a range of concerns including mood disorders and career or parenting stress.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and is based in Georgia.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the provided biography.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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