Jennifer Maguire, LPC
Warm, client-centered counseling for meaningful change
- Empathetic active listening
- Strengths based support
- Skills for daily coping
About Jennifer Maguire
Jennifer Maguire is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey, where she was born and raised. She brings more than two decades of counseling experience, along with a Bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and two Master's degrees from Rowan University and the University of Phoenix. Her style is interactive, warm, and empathetic, with a steady focus on careful listening so clients feel heard and treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
Her work is grounded in a client-centered philosophy that recognizes clients as the experts on their own lives, setting the pace, direction, and depth of therapy. Using a strengths-based, solutions-focused perspective, she draws from multiple modalities to help clients identify what is working, clarify goals, and create a personalized plan for change. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), supportive therapy, and problem-solving strategies, she helps clients examine the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, including patterns that may contribute to self-defeating beliefs or actions.
She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients build practical skills such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation. Jennifer Maguire aims to understand each client’s concerns and support their path toward improved well-being, offering encouragement and empowerment as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Her work is grounded in a client-centered philosophy that recognizes clients as the experts on their own lives, setting the pace, direction, and depth of therapy. Using a strengths-based, solutions-focused perspective, she draws from multiple modalities to help clients identify what is working, clarify goals, and create a personalized plan for change. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), supportive therapy, and problem-solving strategies, she helps clients examine the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, including patterns that may contribute to self-defeating beliefs or actions.
She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients build practical skills such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation. Jennifer Maguire aims to understand each client’s concerns and support their path toward improved well-being, offering encouragement and empowerment as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life.
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 listed as 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 approaches that translate well to online therapy
Jennifer Maguire integrates practical, skills-focused methods that can work well in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients notice how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another, and then practice new ways of responding to unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions where day-to-day coping tools can make a meaningful difference.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds structured skills for mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially helpful when emotions feel intense, relationships feel strained, or it is hard to stay grounded under pressure. She also uses a client-centered approach that prioritizes empathy and collaboration, allowing therapy to move at a pace that feels manageable and aligned with what matters most to the client.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jennifer Maguire works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals and preferences, and then adjusts the focus and tools over time to support steady progress.
Online therapy offers flexibility without losing connection. Clients can meet through video calls or phone sessions, and can also use live chat or text-based messaging for added accessibility between sessions or when schedules are tight.