Jacqueline Walz, LICSW

Jacqueline Walz is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota. As an LICSW she is credentialed to provide clinical social work and therapeutic services. With three years of professional experience, she focuses on working with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, eating and body-image concerns, self-esteem struggles, career challenges, and coping with life changes, as well as compassion fatigue.

She also brings attention to aging and geriatric issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, workplace difficulties, and social anxiety. Her therapeutic style is warm, inviting, and patient, centered on a person-focused approach that begins by meeting people where they are and prioritizing what matters most to them. Jacqueline integrates practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing with narrative and solution-focused techniques to help clients reframe personal stories, set achievable goals, and strengthen coping skills.

Much of her work is conducted one-on-one with adults, including older adults, and she draws on experience in leadership and employee development when supporting clients with workplace or career concerns. She aims to offer an empathetic, nonjudgmental presence as clients navigate difficult transitions and pursue their goals. Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jacqueline Walz uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. This practical approach often suits people dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulty with coping skills. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she employs - a collaborative, nonconfrontational method that helps people clarify their goals and strengthen motivation for change, useful for issues like eating and career transitions. Narrative Therapy complements these approaches by inviting clients to explore and reframe personal stories, which can be helpful for grief, self-esteem, and identity-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jacqueline works collaboratively with each client to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as goals evolve and progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These modalities make it easier to access regular support, maintain continuity during life transitions, and select the format that feels most helpful for each stage of therapy.