- Client-centered therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Solution-focused work
About Jennifer
Jennifer Encinger is a Minnesota-licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with 22 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and challenges tied to life changes. Jennifer also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues around guilt and shame.
Her approach centers on listening and using practical tools to move forward. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. She adapts the dialogue and plan to each person's circumstances rather than using a single method for everyone.
Jennifer draws from client-centered work to prioritize the person's perspective and from cognitive behavioral strategies to identify patterns that keep problems stuck. She also uses solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing to set small, achievable steps. Systemic ideas are brought in when relationship patterns or family roles matter.
People who come to her for help might be managing parenting stress, caregiver strain, blended family conflict, workplace burnout, or the effects of trauma and abuse. She also addresses concerns such as ADHD, infertility of identity issues like LGBT topics, and mood variations including postpartum depression and seasonal affective disorder.
Her style is straightforward and practical. She focuses on clear goals and small changes you can try between sessions. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment so you can see how the approach fits your needs.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy puts your experience first by focusing on what matters to you and making sure your concerns are heard. That approach helps with issues like grief, shame, and relationship strain by keeping the conversation grounded in your perspective.Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thought and behavior patterns that maintain anxiety or depression and offers simple exercises to try between sessions. It is useful for stress, mood concerns, and practical coping skills.
Solution-focused therapy concentrates on clear, short-term goals and small steps you can test out quickly. It can be helpful when you want concrete changes, such as improving communication or managing caregiver strain.
Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with you and adjust methods based on your goals, needs, and preferences rather than prescribing a single path up front.
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow a shorter check-in when time is limited, or remove the need to travel to an office. These practical benefits can help therapy fit into everyday life while you and the therapist figure out the best way to work together.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, life changes, relationship and intimacy issues, and concerns such as guilt and shame.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is conversational and goal-focused, combining client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 22 years of professional experience working with individuals on a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her qualifications and location?
She is a LICSW, licensed in Minnesota, and practices with that credential in mind.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.