Jennifer Wiss, LCSW, LICSW

Jennifer Wiss is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nine years of experience practicing in Washington, Oregon, and Utah. She holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW - clinical social work licenses that reflect advanced training and independent practice in clinical social work - and earned a Master of Social Work from Eastern Washington University in 2012.

Throughout her career she has worked in a range of settings including in-home services, community programs, and schools, and has experience supporting families involved with the child welfare system. She also serves as a clinical supervisor for a team of therapists and for clinicians pursuing licensure, bringing leadership and practical training skills to her clinical work.

Jennifer works with individuals and families on issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, stress, anger, self-esteem, career and workplace matters, and compassion fatigue. Her counseling style is interactive and collaborative, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy while adapting techniques to each person’s needs. She emphasizes that clients are the experts in their own lives and partners with them to set realistic goals and navigate change.

Known for an open-minded and nonjudgmental approach, Jennifer aims to create a supportive space where people can gain clarity about what is challenging them and work toward manageable, positive change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jennifer uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness-based approaches to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it is often helpful for stress, life transitions, and persistent anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can support progress with depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, useful for stress, anger, and coping with trauma.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the process; Jennifer collaborates with clients to determine which approaches best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts strategies as progress unfolds. The work is practical and paced to what each person can manage.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility around work, family, and location. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access care from home or other convenient places while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to each client.