Jennifer Wiss , LCSW, LICSW

Jennifer Wiss is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nine years of practice across Washington, Oregon, and Utah. She earned her Master of Social Work from Eastern Washington University in 2012 and holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW, which indicate licensed clinical social work qualifications. Jennifer has supported families and individuals in a variety of settings including in-home work, community programs, and schools, and she brings that breadth of experience into each therapeutic relationship.

Her background includes work with families involved in the child welfare system and clinical supervision of therapists and licensing candidates. Over the course of her career she has worked with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, family conflict, parenting challenges, trauma, addiction, and struggles with intimacy and self-esteem. She approaches counseling as an interactive process that draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy while remaining open to other strategies that fit a person’s needs.

Jennifer views clients as the experts in their own lives and positions herself as a guide who helps set manageable, realistic goals and supports change over time. She is known for an open-minded, caring, and non-judgmental manner and aims to help people feel more at ease in their daily lives. Jennifer is located in Washington and provides services in English. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jennifer commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed action toward a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support clients who are uncertain about change by strengthening personal motivation and resolving ambivalence.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Jennifer works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She emphasizes partnership - clients’ priorities guide the plan and techniques are adjusted over time.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, greater access for those who live farther from in-person services, and multiple ways to stay connected between sessions. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver evidence-informed care that adapts to how a person prefers to engage in therapy.