Jennifer Emerson, LMFT
Vermont LMFT specializing in relationships and families
- Perinatal and early parenting
- Couples and family therapy
- Trauma and addiction support
About Jennifer Emerson
Jennifer Emerson brings 23 years of clinical experience to her work in Vermont, combining professional training with a practical, compassionate perspective. She holds an MS in Counseling from California State University, East Bay and is an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - licensed in Vermont (VT LMFT 100.0116919). Her practice emphasizes that difficult moments often contain opportunities for growth, and she creates a supportive environment where people can explore sources of distress and build greater clarity and self-understanding.
Since 2003 she has worked with individuals, couples, families, and children across a range of settings, and she has over 15 years of focused study and clinical work supporting early parent-child relationships. That background gives her particular experience with perinatal women and families with children ages 0-5. As a full-time working parent of a neurodivergent child, she draws on personal insight into the challenges and strengths that come with parenting and caregiving, and that perspective informs her clinical sensitivity.
Her approach integrates attachment-based and client-centered principles alongside evidence-informed techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). She works with adults, couples, and teens on concerns including relationships, trauma and abuse, parenting, anxiety, addiction, grief, mood disorders, and life transitions, tailoring care to each person’s strengths and goals.
Since 2003 she has worked with individuals, couples, families, and children across a range of settings, and she has over 15 years of focused study and clinical work supporting early parent-child relationships. That background gives her particular experience with perinatal women and families with children ages 0-5. As a full-time working parent of a neurodivergent child, she draws on personal insight into the challenges and strengths that come with parenting and caregiving, and that perspective informs her clinical sensitivity.
Her approach integrates attachment-based and client-centered principles alongside evidence-informed techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). She works with adults, couples, and teens on concerns including relationships, trauma and abuse, parenting, anxiety, addiction, grief, mood disorders, and life transitions, tailoring care to each person’s strengths and goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jennifer Emerson have?
Jennifer Emerson has 23 years of experience.
Is Jennifer Emerson a licensed therapist?
Yes. Jennifer Emerson is an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her Vermont license number is VT LMFT 100.0116919.
In which languages does Jennifer Emerson provide therapy?
Jennifer Emerson provides therapy in English.
Where is Jennifer Emerson located?
Jennifer Emerson is located in Vermont.
How can I work with Jennifer Emerson as my therapist?
You can work with Jennifer Emerson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jennifer Emerson work with international clients?
Yes, Jennifer Emerson works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jennifer Emerson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending 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 that helps 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.
Attachment-Informed Care and Online Therapy Options
Jennifer Emerson uses several complementary approaches to support clients online. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape emotional patterns and helps people address connection issues, abandonment concerns, and attachment difficulties by exploring relational history and building new ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy places the client’s experience at the center of the work, offering empathic listening and collaboration to help individuals and families identify their own goals and strengthen self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jennifer works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning makes it easier to adapt techniques as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make regular care more accessible around work, parenting, and other commitments. Licensed professionals can use these formats to maintain continuity of care, accommodate different communication styles, and support meaningful progress from a distance.