Jennifer Clegg, LISW

Jennifer Clegg is a licensed independent social worker with 16 years of experience in Ohio. She helps people who are coping with depression, bipolar mood swings, addictions, and the stress that comes with life changes. Her approach is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at helping people feel more stable and able to move forward.

She uses practical strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and Mindfulness Therapy to build present-moment awareness. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to change habits like smoking or gambling.

Sessions are tailored to each person. Jennifer focuses on clear goals and step-by-step plans rather than long lectures. Conversations center on what is happening now and what small changes could help most.

Jennifer has worked across a range of mood and addiction concerns, including grief, relationship stress, compassion fatigue, and issues tied to career and isolation. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and direct collaboration when planning care.

People who choose her can expect a calm, practical tone and help making concrete next steps. She encourages honest talk about setbacks and celebrates small gains along the way.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Jennifer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes that can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach ways to manage strong emotions, tolerate distress, and improve communication. Each approach is explained in plain terms so clients can try tools between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to a person's goals, try practical techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist choose strategies together rather than following a fixed program.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for a fuller conversation and skills practice, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat or text works well for brief check-ins and ongoing support. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and daily life.