Anxiety Treatment Center of Orlando, LLC - Counseling Practice of Jenifer Garrido, MSW, LCSW, QS-FL

"I believe Jenifer to be a wonderful psychologist. She definitely is caring and truly wants to help, and she dedicates a lot of time to her clients. Unfortunately for me, she took on a case that she wasn’t properly trained for. She correctly diagnosed the issue (which is more than others had done) but I quickly discovered that, although she was familiar with the condition, she did not have the specialized training needed for proper treatment and unfortunately did more harm than good. I have since researched and educated myself on the condition through a local professional association of experts and educators and I’m way more equipped now to evaluate and discriminate the future resources I utilize. I do have her to thank for diagnosing the problem because now I’m on the right track and have made more progress in a couple of days through the help of this organization than I have in years of struggling to find help. In short, if you have a generalized, common concern than I do recommend Jenifer as a therapist. However, if you have a unique situation that you feel you have to constantly explain to others, then please do some research to find a properly trained specialist in that area. I’ve learned to not just take the word of the therapist that they can treat an issue, but to ask what precisely the treatment plan will be and compare that against the latest research on effective protocols for that condition."

"Jenifer was instrumental in helping me get my life back. She provided me with the necessary tools to deal with my issues head on. Through cognitive behavioral therapy, (CBT), and relaxation techniques I was able to reduce my anxieties, better understand and manage my thoughts and actions. Jenifer is a very kind, caring and extremely good at bringing out the best in ones self. I highly recommend her to help you with any anxieties that you may be struggling with. Thank you Jenifer."

"Jennifer is a great therapist. She takes the time to talk to patients prior to taking them on to ensure there is a good fit and encourages patients to speak up with any treatment concerns. This is so important for those that are concerned about speaking up, even when we’re paying for a service. Jennifer is available to patients outside of scheduled appointment times and even spends extra time when needed. I’m in the beginning stages of my journey, but have already learned so much. Jennifer’s years of experience and training are extremely valuable and clearly noticeable through her knowledgeable guidance, thoughtful approach and caring demeanor."

"Since I came to Orlando about 4 years ago I was struggling to find a therapist where I felt like I was getting somewhere with my anxiety and anger issues. After multiple failed attempts at UCF counseling I decided to look elsewhere off-campus. Not too long after I sent in a new patient appointment request, Jennifer emailed me to set up a quick introduction meeting for the next day. She provided me with handouts to read and reflect on before our next session and I couldn’t believe how relatable it felt reading through them. I never felt like I was actually interacting with my previous therapists and with Jennifer I was able to get farther in my progress in just a couple session than I had in the years with UCF CAPS. Yes, she makes a little extra time for all of her clients and tends to run over, but I’d take waiting a couple minutes over being rushed out by some barely graduated student whose interest seems to be elsewhere in meetings. I’ve never had a therapist care the way Jennifer does. When I’m having a rough week she encourages me to reach out to her when things become too much to handle by myself."

"Jennifer has been a positive source of support for me for several years. I especially benefiit from her expertise with CBT. Jennifer is a very caring and genuine person. After suffering with anxiety for many years, i finally have learned to deal with it very effectively."