Jennifer Schultz, LCSW

Jennifer Schultz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with ten years of clinical experience. She specializes in helping people navigate stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression, and she also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, communication problems, control issues, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, guilt and shame, obsessions and compulsions including OCD, post-traumatic stress, seasonal affective disorder, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, and workplace issues.

Jennifer approaches care from a strengths-based, client-centered perspective, honoring that each person is the expert on their own story and has inner resources to draw on. She uses a range of evidence-informed methods including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor treatment to individual needs and goals. Her practice emphasizes practical skills alongside emotional processing so clients can make meaningful changes in daily life.

Taking a first step toward a more fulfilling life often requires courage, and Jennifer provides steady, supportive guidance throughout that process. She works collaboratively with clients to identify priorities, build coping strategies, and strengthen relationships, and she is available to work with clients both in New York and internationally.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own perspective and fosters a respectful, empathetic environment where the therapist follows the client’s lead to support self-exploration and personal growth. This approach can be especially helpful for people working through identity concerns, self-worth, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It offers practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning, with an emphasis on skills that can be practiced between sessions.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps individuals and couples understand and reshape emotional responses to improve connection and resolve relational patterns. It is well suited to clients dealing with attachment concerns, communication breakdowns, and relational distress.

Determining the best therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Jennifer works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors methods and pacing so treatment feels like a good fit. Licensed professionals and therapists guide this selection to align with each person’s priorities.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions around work, family, and travel. These options allow consistent care across locations and provide multiple ways to engage in therapy depending on what feels most comfortable and effective for the client.