- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Career questions
About Jennifer
Jennifer Encinger is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota with 22 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. Jennifer also helps with parenting concerns, career questions, and issues related to addiction and relationship strain.
Her approach centers on listening and responding to what each person brings to the session. Conversations focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than clinical jargon. Jennifer uses straightforward talk to identify small changes that can reduce overwhelm and build momentum.
She draws from client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral ideas to name patterns and test new actions. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused work add a focus on choices and concrete next steps. Systemic thinking helps when problems involve family roles or communication patterns.
In sessions she attends to emotional reactions such as grief, guilt, or anger while also working on coping skills. She helps people sort priorities after a big life event, and she supports those wondering about life purpose or midlife transitions. Topics she commonly addresses include postpartum mood changes, seasonal mood shifts, caregiver stress, and intimacy concerns.
Jennifer aims to create clear plans you can try between sessions. She adjusts the pace based on how someone responds and revisits goals as needed. If you want practical support for finding direction or recovering from loss, she outlines next steps and helps you move forward.
How Jennifer uses therapeutic methods in remote sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's concerns. It helps people feel heard while identifying what they want to change and what matters most in their life. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect; it is useful for anxiety, low mood, and practical problem solving. Motivational interviewing helps clarify motivation and resolve mixed feelings about change, which can be useful for addictions, career shifts, or making difficult life decisions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jennifer will discuss what seems most useful based on your goals and preferences. She treats approach selection as a collaborative process and may combine methods to match your needs over time.
Session format options are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins, or let them avoid travel time. Remote work also makes it possible to keep consistent appointments around work, parenting, or caregiving responsibilities. The therapist will review practical scheduling details and formats when you begin the matching process.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, parenting and career concerns, among other topics such as life purpose and relationship issues.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses listening-based work combined with practical methods to set small goals and test changes. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and trying concrete steps between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Jennifer has 22 years of professional experience working with people across a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - licensed in Minnesota and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to clients within her practice region.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.