Jennifer Shaw-Klymyshyn, LCSW

Jennifer Shaw-Klymyshyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 15 years of experience in behavioral health, licensed in Oregon as OR LCSW L4293. She has concentrated her practice on supporting people living with mood and anxiety concerns, thought disorders, and personality disorders, bringing clinical knowledge and practical strategies to each case.

Her approach is strengths-based and person-centered, guided by a dynamic mix of therapeutic techniques that help clients solve problems and navigate transitions. She works collaboratively to address grief, stress, and life changes, adapting methods to the needs and goals of each individual. Jennifer emphasizes practical tools alongside exploration of personal meaning to promote sustainable coping and growth.

Jennifer values the decision to seek therapy and frames the relationship as a partnership, acknowledging the courage it takes to begin. She is currently seeing clients in the mornings and early afternoons and is not available for evening appointments at this time. Prospective clients can expect a respectful, engaged clinician who aims to tailor care to their unique circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jennifer uses evidence-informed methods to guide online therapy in a clear, practical way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop skills to change behaviors and manage symptoms; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Motivational Interviewing focuses on building motivation and resolving ambivalence about change by exploring values and goals in a supportive, nonjudgmental way, which can be especially helpful for addictions, readiness for change, and behavioral shifts. Narrative Therapy invites clients to examine the stories they tell about themselves, separating the person from the problem and opening space for new, preferred narratives that support healing.

Deciding on the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jennifer works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds and circumstances change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. This variety makes it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage transportation or mobility limits, and maintain continuity of support when life changes occur. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats to deliver the same thoughtful, goal-oriented work as in-person sessions while accommodating different lifestyles and access needs.