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Jennifer Shaw-Klymyshyn, LCSW
Oregon
LCSW - Stress and Mood Concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Grief and addiction
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 coping with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, career questions, bipolar disorder, and major life changes.
Jennifer emphasizes practical steps and clear goals in sessions. She uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also draws on motivational interviewing and narrative approaches to clarify values and life stories that shape behavior.
Her style is focused on identifying small, manageable changes that build over time. Sessions commonly include setting goals, testing new strategies between meetings, and reviewing what worked and what did not. This approach is meant to make progress feel concrete and measurable.
Jennifer has spent many years in behavioral health settings and brings that background into outpatient work. Her experience includes helping people with co-occurring problems such as addiction and mood disorders, caregiver stress, family of origin issues, and difficulties with commitment or dependency patterns.
People who come for help can expect a straightforward process: discuss concerns, pick practical skills to try, and adjust the plan as needed. Sessions are offered in English and are organized around the client’s goals and daily realities.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online work
Jennifer often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits; online sessions can support the step-by-step skill practice CBT requires. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify what matters to a person and to build readiness for change, which can work well in brief focused conversations. Narrative Therapy helps people map their stories and consider different meanings, and this can be explored effectively through talk and written reflections.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review concerns, preferences, and goals together to pick methods that make sense. That plan is reviewed and adjusted as progress, challenges, or new priorities emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The emphasis is on practical ways to bring skills into daily life and to build momentum between meetings.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma, parenting strain, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and habits, test alternative responses, and practice skills between sessions to reduce symptoms and improve functioning.
What other therapy styles inform her work?
Jennifer also uses motivational interviewing to clarify values and readiness for change, narrative therapy to map life stories, psychodynamic ideas about patterns, and solution-focused techniques for quick goal work.
What is her experience and background?
She holds an LCSW and has 15 years of experience in behavioral health settings, including work with mood disorders, personality concerns, and co-occurring substance issues.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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