Jodi Schwartz, LICSW, LISW-CP

Jodi Schwartz is a licensed independent social worker who brings over 15 years of experience working in medical settings to her therapeutic practice. She holds the credentials LICSW and LISW-CP, professional social work licenses that reflect advanced clinical training and state licensure. Jodi has supported people facing depression, anxiety, and chronic health concerns, and she previously worked in mental health clinics helping clients navigate acute life crises.

She has a strong track record of connecting clients with community resources for basic needs such as affordable housing, food, and health insurance, recognizing that practical support often complements emotional healing. Her work in medical environments informs a holistic perspective that attends to both psychological and practical challenges.

Jodi’s counseling style is warm, interactive, and solution-focused. She emphasizes careful listening and meeting clients where they are emotionally and mentally. Her approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with solution-focused strategies, and she individualizes conversations and treatment plans to align with each person’s goals and circumstances.

Jodi acknowledges the courage it takes to seek change and offers support and empowerment for those ready to take that step. Her practice hours are 8:30am to 1:00pm Monday through Thursday, and she typically checks messages two to three times each week, responding the following Monday when messages arrive over the weekend.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening and creating a supportive space where a person’s own goals and values guide progress. This approach helps people build self-understanding, address relationship concerns, and navigate life transitions by prioritizing the client’s perspective and pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and learning practical strategies to change behaviors and manage symptoms. It is commonly used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with chronic health issues by teaching skills that can be applied between sessions.

Solution-focused therapy concentrates on specific goals and leverages existing strengths to produce measurable change in a relatively short time frame. It can be especially useful for clients who want targeted, action-oriented support for particular problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jodi works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore options and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Jodi offers online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care for people with caregiving responsibilities or mobility limitations.