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Jennifer Eklund, LISW-CP
South Carolina
LISW-CP - Stress and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness methods
About Jennifer
Jennifer Eklund is a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practitioner (LISW-CP) with nine years of clinical experience based in South Carolina. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, ADHD, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, career questions, depression, and coping with life changes. She also supports caregivers, hospice-related issues, and workplace problems.
Jennifer prefers a direct and practical style. She focuses on building rapport early so clients feel understood. From there she uses evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with clear steps to try between meetings.
Her background includes a master's degree from The Ohio State University and a bachelor's from West Virginia University. Before private practice she worked in varied settings, including hospice and services for families and adolescents. That range informs how she frames problems and plans interventions.
Jennifer often combines methods rather than relying on one single technique. She draws on CBT, client-centered ideas, dialectical behavior therapy skills, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches when they fit the situation. This allows for practical tools for stress, emotion regulation, and relationships.
People can expect straightforward feedback and a focus on practical change. Jennifer values getting to know each person’s priorities and then picking manageable steps to test in everyday life.
How Jennifer Uses Structured Approaches in Online Sessions
Jennifer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT provides concrete exercises and short experiments to try between sessions, which can be useful for anxiety, mood, sleep, and workplace stress. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and reflecting a person’s concerns back so goals become clearer and more manageable.Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are another tool she brings in for emotion regulation and coping skills. DBT-style skills training teaches practical steps for managing strong emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing reactive behavior. These methods are presented in clear, actionable terms and practiced during sessions.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Jennifer will discuss which methods fit the person’s goals and preferences and adjust the plan as work progresses. She emphasizes testing small changes, reviewing how those changes work, and shifting approach when needed.
Confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as the biography indicates she has used video, phone, and text but does not list formal platform options here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, offer shorter check-ins when helpful, and allow for video work that supports learning skills with real-time feedback.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, ADHD, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career matters, depression, and coping with life changes.
How is therapy typically approached?
She starts by building rapport and then uses practical, goal-focused methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and DBT skills to address thinking patterns and emotional regulation.
What is her professional background?
She holds a master’s degree from The Ohio State University and has nine years of experience working in settings that include hospice and services for families and adolescents.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed as an LISW-CP and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography mentions video, phone, and text as ways she has interacted with clients; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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