- Evidence-informed methods
- Goal oriented work
- Focus on life changes
About Jennifer
Jennifer Fitkin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with two decades of experience in mental health. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Northern Iowa and has practiced in multiple states and settings. Jennifer has worked in residential treatment, community programs for foster care and juvenile justice, and correctional rehabilitation roles. She brings practical, hands-on experience to sessions and focuses on helping people make changes that matter in daily life.
Jennifer uses straightforward tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people identify unhelpful patterns and try new behaviors. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas when addressing relationships and emotional pain. Sessions emphasize small, doable steps - skills people can use between meetings to manage stress, mood, or difficult decisions.
Her background includes roles as a clinician, supervisor, and clinical director, which shaped a practical approach to complex problems like addiction, trauma, and family-of-origin issues. She often helps people who are dealing with life transitions, grief, or struggles with money and financial issues by focusing on goals and workable strategies.
Jennifer values movement and basic wellness as part of recovery, and she encourages healthy sleep, activity, and nutrition alongside therapy work. She also has experience using group and individual formats and has supported people involved in adoption and foster care concerns.
Outside of clinical work she enjoys hiking, backpacking, paddleboarding, and CrossFit, and her dog Boomer sometimes appears in remote sessions.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice their thoughts and values, then take small actions that line up with what matters. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for mood disorders, anxiety, and impulsivity. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships affect current connections and helps people build safer emotional bonds and better communication.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jennifer collaborates with each person to choose and adapt methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily demands. That might mean trying ACT exercises for acceptance, practicing CBT techniques for mood, or using attachment ideas when relationship patterns come up.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce commuting time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone attend from a place with fewer distractions or use audio-only if video would be difficult. Licensed professionals help decide how to structure sessions to match the person’s schedule and objectives.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Other focus areas include addiction, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, ADHD, and money and financial issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and goal oriented. Sessions focus on specific skills, real-life steps, and tracking what works between meetings.
What experience does she bring?
She has 20 years of clinical experience in residential treatment, community programs, and correctional settings. She has also served in supervisory and clinical director roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Iowa. Her training includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Northern Iowa.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a cancellable subscription model. Specific pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling process.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.