Jennifer Eklund, LISW-CP

Jennifer Eklund is a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practitioner (LISW-CP) who centers her practice on building a strong rapport first. She prioritizes a warm, direct style so people feel heard from the start. Jennifer draws on several practical approaches and adjusts them to each person's needs.

She often blends client-centered listening with focused skills work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods are used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness practices are used to help manage strong emotions and reduce overwhelm.

Jennifer has nine years of clinical experience and background across settings that include family work and hospice support. That range informs how she helps people facing grief, caregiver strain, workplace stress, and life transitions. She also supports people dealing with anxiety, ADHD symptoms, sleep trouble, parenting strain, and trauma and abuse related concerns.

Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals. Jennifer uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and narrative techniques to reframe difficult stories when helpful. She describes her style as honest, caring, and energetic while keeping conversations straightforward.

People can expect a collaborative process where approaches are chosen together. Jennifer encourages questions and will work with each person to find strategies that fit their daily life and responsibilities.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Jennifer frequently uses client-centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and creating a trusting space so people can talk through what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when strong emotions are part of the problem. DBT skills help with emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for people managing intense reactions or relationship strain.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try approaches, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This means the first sessions often focus on building rapport and deciding which methods to emphasize.

Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as scheduling evening or weekend times or avoiding travel. The biography notes availability for video, phone, and text contact, though readers should confirm current session options before booking. Online work lets people practice new skills between sessions and check in without rearranging an entire day.