Jennifer Eklund , LISW-CP

Jennifer Eklund earned a master’s degree from The Ohio State University and completed her undergraduate studies at West Virginia University. She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practitioner (LISW-CP), a credential that indicates training and authorization to provide clinical social work services. With nine years of professional experience, she combines practical skills and an empathetic approach to support people facing a wide range of challenges.

Jennifer emphasizes the importance of a strong therapeutic connection as the foundation for effective work. From that starting point she draws on an integrated set of methods, selecting techniques that fit each person’s needs. Her clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, which she adapts to issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, ADHD, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career matters, and compassion fatigue.

Her additional focus areas include caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, family problems, and workplace issues. Jennifer is experienced working across settings from adolescent and family services to hospice, and she offers sessions in English. She provides care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and she is able to work with international clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options

Jennifer frequently uses Client-Centered Therapy, an approach that prioritizes the client’s perspective and creates a supportive environment where people are encouraged to explore their values and goals. This style helps with relationship concerns, self-esteem, and navigating life changes. She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured method that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. When emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are central concerns, she incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach practical tools for coping with intense emotions and improving communication.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jennifer works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors interventions as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps clients feel engaged and supported in shaping their care.

Online therapy with Jennifer is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access therapists from different locations, and fit sessions into busy lives while working with licensed professionals trained in these approaches.