Jennifer Wikette, LISW, LICSW

Jennifer Wikette is an Ohio-licensed clinician with 26 years of experience working across the social services field. She holds LISW and LICSW licensure - both forms of independent social work credentials that reflect advanced clinical training and experience - and offers care rooted in practical experience and professional commitment.

Over the course of her career she has supported people dealing with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. She has worked with both adults and children and emphasizes a whole-person approach to wellbeing that attends to emotional, relational, and day-to-day functioning. Jennifer believes each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths are central to overcoming life’s challenges.

Beginning therapy can require courage, and Jennifer affirms that first step while offering steady, collaborative support. Her practice focuses on building on strengths, improving coping, and helping clients move toward greater balance and resilience in their relationships and daily life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Jennifer integrates modern, evidence-informed approaches to help clients manage difficult feelings and navigate life challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people accept internal experiences while clarifying values and taking committed action toward what matters most - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, addresses unhelpful thoughts and behaviors by building practical skills for coping and problem solving; it is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and stress-related concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, client-centered method that enhances motivation and supports behavior change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening personal goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jennifer works collaboratively with each client to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to ensure the work feels relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, maintain continuity through life changes, and connect with licensed professionals and therapists from home or other convenient locations.