- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Chronic illness
About Jennifer
Jennifer King is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oregon with 16 years of experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief and loss, work on self-esteem and motivation, and address depression. Jennifer also brings clinical experience with mental health challenges related to chronic pain and chronic illness.
Her approach is practical and flexible. She draws from a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and uses a toolkit of methods to fit the problem at hand. Sessions are direct and candid; she balances support with clear feedback and avoids overly affirming responses.
In sessions she talks through what is getting in the way of daily functioning. She helps people notice patterns, try new strategies, and track whether those strategies are helping. For someone facing life changes or a midlife reassessment, she focuses on concrete steps that can reduce isolation and improve communication with others.
Jennifer's clinical background includes work with people coping with chronic pain, illness, and disability, and she incorporates that experience when health concerns affect mood and motivation. She also addresses issues such as forgiveness and social anxiety in practical terms, including skills for interacting with others and managing fear.
People can expect goal-focused work that looks at multiple contributing factors. She partners with clients to test approaches and adjust them over time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online sign-up flow.
Approaches used in online sessions and practical fit
Jennifer uses a mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person’s needs. One common approach focuses on skills training for anxiety and stress management - teaching breathing, behavioral experiments, and stepwise exposure to reduce avoidance and build confidence. Another approach emphasizes problem-solving and behavioral activation to address low motivation and depression by setting small, achievable tasks and reviewing progress over time.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This means methods may shift as issues change or as the client learns which strategies fit best.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around busy schedules and keeping consistent contact without travel time. If you need clarity on formats, confirm current session options before booking, since session types are set by the therapist’s practice. Online sessions can make it easier to check in between appointments, try brief coaching-style check-ins when time is tight, or use video when visual cues are helpful.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes including midlife questions and life purpose.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical, using a flexible toolkit of evidence-based techniques while offering clear feedback and steady support.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Oregon and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
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.