In-Person in East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Online in New York,
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Dr. Kennedy is a compassionate and skilled psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs). With advanced training from the Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) and the TLC Foundation’s Professional Training Institute, she utilizes evidence-based treatments to help clients of all ages overcome their challenges.
She is also trained in Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) through Dr. Eli Lebowitz and the Yale Child Study Center, equipping her with specialized tools to support children and their families in managing anxiety. As a Telebehavioral Health Institute (TBHI) Certified provider, Dr. Kennedy ensures accessible and effective therapy for clients in various settings.
Dr. Kennedy believes that facing fears is both one of the scariest and most rewarding challenges in life. She sees her role as a guide, providing a safe and supportive space for children, adolescents, and adults to take courageous steps toward healing. With warmth and encouragement, she helps clients embrace growth, challenge themselves, and discover their inner strength.
Client Focus
Session Format: Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Approach Description: At Stress & Anxiety Services, we utilize a variety of evidence-based treatments to help individuals overcome anxiety, trauma, and related disorders. Our expert clinicians tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs, ensuring effective and lasting results. Our Treatment Approaches: - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A highly effective approach that helps individuals identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety and stress. -CBT-I: for insomnia Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP): The gold-standard treatment for OCD, ERP helps individuals gradually face fears while resisting compulsive behaviors. Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT): A structured, 7-12 session therapy designed to help individuals challenge and modify unhelpful thoughts related to traumatic events. Prolonged Exposure (PE): A 10-12 session treatment that involves discussing the traumatic experience in a controlled setting and gradually confronting avoided but safe situations. Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT): A specialized therapy for children (~20 sessions) that helps young clients and their caregivers process trauma, develop healthy coping strategies, and create a trauma narrative. Written Exposure Therapy (WET): A brief, structured therapy that uses guided writing exercises to help individuals process and reduce distress related to traumatic memories. With our comprehensive and evidence-based approach, we empower clients to overcome challenges, regain control, and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Whether in person or through our nationwide telehealth services, we are committed to providing expert care in a supportive environment.
Education & Credentials
Jennifer Kennedy, Psy.D Psy.D
- Female
- License # 5795
- Licensed in NEW JERSEY
- PSYPACT Mobility # 10781
- Practicing Since 2017
Education: B.A., Rutgers University
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Florida Institute of Technology
Finances
Fees
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- At Stress & Anxiety Services, we understand that the cost of therapy can be a barrier for many individuals seeking help. That’s why we offer a sliding scale fee structure to ensure that therapy is accessible to more people, regardless of financial circumstances. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to receive high-quality care without the stress of financial burden. Our evidence-based therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and trauma-focused treatments like Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE), typically require about 12 sessions to see significant improvement. With our sliding scale, you can access these effective treatments at a rate that works for you. We are committed to helping you achieve lasting change in your mental health journey, providing expert care that fits both your needs and your budget. Together, we can help you move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
- Out of Network
- At Stress & Anxiety Services, most of our clients receive insurance reimbursement for therapy. We provide superbills for clients to submit directly to their insurance providers, making the process simple and straightforward. Our goal is to make high-quality care accessible and affordable.
Jennifer Kennedy, Psy.D Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in East Brunswick, NJ 08816
- Available Online for residents of New York, PSYPACT states Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
- Online Therapy Details: We use a secure, HIPAA-compliant Zoom or Google Meet platform for our telehealth sessions, ensuring your privacy and confidentiality while providing high-quality virtual care.
At Stress & Anxiety Services , we are dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their lives from stress, anxiety, and related disorders. With over 30 years of experience, our team of expert clinicians provides compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each client’s unique needs. We believe that mental health care should be accessible, effective, and convenient, which is why we’ve embraced telehealth as a powerful tool to connect with clients nationwide. Using secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms like Zoom and Google Meet , we bring high-quality therapy directly to you—whether you're at home, at work, or on the go. Our practice specializes in treating a wide range of anxiety and stress-related disorders , including OCD, panic disorder, social anxiety, perfectionism, time management challenges, school refusal, specific phobias, PTSD, tics, and body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) such as trichotillomania and excoriation. At Stress & Anxiety Services, we are more than just therapists—we are dedicated partners in your journey toward healing, growth, and resilience. No matter where you are, we are here to help you find relief and regain control of your life.