Jennifer Wiss is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and self-esteem struggles. She brings nine years of practice in the Pacific Northwest and aims to make sessions straightforward and useful. She wants clients to feel supported and heard from the first meeting.
Her style is interactive and down-to-earth. Jennifer uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-based work. She likes to build clear, manageable goals together and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.
Jennifer has worked in homes, communities, and schools across Washington, Oregon, and Utah. Her background includes work with families connected to the child welfare system and clinical supervision of therapists pursuing licensure. That experience shapes a practical, solution-minded approach in sessions.
When someone first reaches out, she spends time getting clear about what feels hard and what change would look like. Then she and the person set realistic goals and check progress along the way. Jennifer emphasizes that the client is the expert in their own life and she is there to guide and support change.
Jennifer describes herself as open-minded, caring, and nonjudgmental. She aims to help people feel more at ease in daily life and to work steadily toward the changes they want. She invites prospective clients to take the first step and explore whether her approach fits their needs.
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Jennifer commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking committed steps toward a meaningful life while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and keep check-ins brief when needed. Some people prefer video to work on emotional expression, while others choose audio for a shorter or less visually demanding check-in. The therapist will help match session style to practical needs and therapeutic goals.
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, self-esteem, trauma and addiction-related struggles among other life challenges.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are interactive and practical, using tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness. The focus is on setting clear, manageable goals and practicing steps between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working in Washington, Oregon, and Utah with a range of concerns and settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Washington.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time based on therapist availability.