Jennifer “Jenni” Mayes, LCSW

Jennifer "Jenni" Mayes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of experience who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, and self-esteem concerns. She is licensed to practice in both Texas and Utah and brings a compassionate, practical approach to each session. Her training as an LCSW means she is qualified to provide clinical social work services and to support clients through emotional and behavioral changes.

Jenni creates an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where individuals can explore thoughts and feelings honestly. She emphasizes a collaborative process that honors each person’s pace and priorities, offering tools and strategies clients can use between sessions. Whether addressing family dynamics, substance use, commitment or communication problems, or career-related stress, her work aims to increase coping skills and personal agency.

Recognizing that starting therapy takes courage, Jenni appreciates when people reach out for help and is committed to walking alongside them toward more manageable, hopeful days. Her goal is for clients to leave sessions feeling empowered and equipped with practical techniques they can apply to everyday life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Jenni Mayes

Jennifer "Jenni" Mayes draws on client-centered therapy to place the client's experience at the heart of the work - this approach focuses on empathetic listening, respect for each person's perspective, and supporting clients as they identify and pursue their own goals. It is well suited for people coping with self-esteem issues, family of origin concerns, or feelings of emptiness.

She also uses solution-focused therapy to help clients identify practical steps and short-term strategies that move them toward desired changes. This approach concentrates on strengths and actionable solutions, which can be especially useful for addressing stress, communication problems, and certain relationship or addiction-related goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jenni works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines listening with targeted techniques so that treatment evolves in response to progress and feedback.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations within her service area, and choose the communication style that feels most effective for each person.