Jennifer Wikette , LISW, LICSW

Jennifer Wikette is a licensed social worker in Ohio with 26 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma, parenting challenges, and related concerns. She has worked with both adults and children across a range of social services settings and focuses on whole-person wellbeing, helping clients draw on their existing strengths to move through difficult moments.

Holding the credentials LISW and LICSW, Jennifer brings advanced training in social work to her clinical approach - LISW refers to Licensed Independent Social Worker and LICSW denotes Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Those credentials reflect extensive experience in assessment, intervention, and care coordination.

Jennifer approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert of their own story, and she emphasizes collaborative work that builds on resilience and practical skills. Her practice centers on creating an environment where clients can explore emotions, repair relationships, and develop tools for navigating life transitions. Taking the first step toward therapy often requires courage, and Jennifer acknowledges that beginning the process is an important milestone for anyone seeking support.

Evidence-Based Approaches Available Online

Jennifer uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them drive behavior, and to identify personal values that guide meaningful action. ACT can be useful for people coping with anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and learning practical skills to change reactions and behaviors. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, and managing day-to-day challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Jennifer collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time so therapy remains aligned with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy with Jennifer is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access regular support from licensed professionals and therapists without needing to travel.