Jennifer Wiss , LCSW, LICSW

Jennifer Wiss is a licensed clinical social worker who combines experience, practical skills, and a collaborative approach to support individuals and families. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials, both clinical social work licenses, and brings nine years of practice across Washington, Oregon, and Utah to her work.

She earned a Master of Social Work from Eastern Washington University in 2012 and has provided services in a variety of settings, including in-home care, community programs, and schools. Her background includes work with families involved in the child welfare system and a wide range of client concerns such as depression, anxiety, family conflict, and parenting challenges. In addition to direct practice, she serves as a clinical supervisor for therapists and those pursuing licensure.

Her counseling style is interactive and flexible, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy while adapting strategies to each person's needs. She views clients as the experts in their own lives and positions herself as a guide to help translate insight into action. Together with clients she focuses on clarifying difficulties, setting realistic, manageable goals, and supporting progress through the entire change process.

Jennifer is described by her approach as open-minded, caring, and non-judgmental, and she acknowledges that reaching out for help can be difficult. She recognizes that not every therapist will be the right fit and expresses willingness to walk alongside people as they pursue the changes they want.

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