Jennifer Eklund, LISW-CP

Jennifer Eklund is a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practitioner (LISW-CP) with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on clear, practical work with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family problems, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. Jennifer aims to build a strong rapport first and then use approaches that fit each person's needs.

Jennifer prefers straightforward conversations and helps people break problems into manageable steps. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered listening, mindfulness, and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when useful. She also uses motivational interviewing and narrative techniques to help people clarify values and goals.

Her background includes work in hospice and a range of settings supporting people through caregiving stress, workplace problems, parenting strain, and end-of-life issues. Those experiences shape a practical, problem-solving style that attends to both emotions and everyday tasks. Jennifer describes herself as direct, caring, and energetic while remaining a careful listener.

Sessions can be conducted by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their routine. She practices in South Carolina and offers sessions in English, including to international clients. Jennifer encourages a collaborative pace so clients set goals and move forward at a rate that feels right.

Her approach centers on clear steps, realistic coping strategies, and attention to what matters most to each person. She works with pressing concerns such as sleep problems, anger, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, career stress, and compassion fatigue.

CBT, Client-Centered Work, and DBT Skills Online

Jennifer commonly combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills in online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes active listening and empathy so the person feels understood while choosing goals and next steps. DBT skills teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for strong reactions, anger, and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to what matters most, try techniques that fit the situation, and adjust the plan as goals change. Clients take an active role in deciding which methods feel helpful and practical for everyday life.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video lets the therapist and client use visual cues to build rapport. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth or screen time is limited. Live chat and text can be useful for shorter check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers typing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting, caregiving, or travel while keeping focus on goals and coping skills.