- CBT techniques
- Narrative approaches
- Motivational interviewing
About Jennifer
Jennifer Shaw-Klymyshyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Oregon with 15 years of experience. She works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and other mood or thought concerns. Her practice also addresses relationship and family problems, addictions, parenting strain, and feelings like guilt and shame.
She describes her style as strengths-based and person-centered. That means sessions focus on what is already working and on practical ways to solve problems. Conversations tend to be direct and collaborative, with attention to grief, coping with life changes, and managing strong emotions such as anger and emptiness.
Jennifer draws on a mix of approaches to fit what each person brings. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. She uses Motivational Interviewing when difficult choices or change are part of the work. Narrative Therapy and psychodynamic ideas are used to consider personal stories and patterns that repeat over time.
Her background includes many years in behavioral health supporting people with personality and thought disorders as well as co-occurring issues like substance use. That experience informs a practical, problem-solving approach to therapy. She asks straightforward questions and works together with clients to set small, doable goals.
Office hours are currently limited to mornings and early afternoons rather than evenings. People who want to start are invited to follow the site's process to match and schedule a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Jennifer often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns between thoughts, feelings, and actions and then try small behavior changes. That method is practical for tackling anxiety, depression, and shame-related thinking. Motivational Interviewing is another frequent tool; it focuses on clarifying a person's own reasons for change and building momentum in small steps.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That decision is collaborative and can change as work progresses, with regular check-ins about what is helping and what to adjust.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also permit flexible scheduling that can match morning and early afternoon availability without promising any particular format.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, and feelings such as guilt and shame.
How would she approach shame or guilt in sessions?
She uses a strengths-based, person-centered style and mixes practical techniques with narrative work to look at the stories and behaviors tied to guilt or shame.
What experience does she bring to this work?
She has 15 years in behavioral health, including work with mood, thought, and personality disorders and co-occurring substance issues.
Is she a licensed clinician in the United States?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.