- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship skills
- Addictions support
About Jennifer
Jennifer Picanso-Sutton is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Oregon with 13 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationships, or the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports those struggling with addictions and low self-esteem. Jennifer aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work and more than a decade of hands-on work with people facing loss, grief, and complicated life changes. She uses practical talk and steady support to help people sort through painful feelings. Sessions focus on clear goals and real-world skills that can be tried between meetings.
Jennifer draws on a mix of approaches to suit the person in front of her. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thinking, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and action, and Client-Centered methods to build trust and understanding. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy and elements of the Gottman Method when relationship skills are relevant.
Jennifer pays attention to how early relationships and family history shape present behavior. She helps people address abandonment and attachment concerns, codependency, communication problems, and issues tied to caregiving or family dynamics. Work may include learning boundaries, emotion regulation, and communication practices.
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. She helps people break big problems into small steps. Jennifer asks about goals, tailors tools to daily life, and checks progress along the way.
Therapeutic approaches for online care and practical change
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take concrete steps toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and getting unstuck when finances or relationships feel overwhelming.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments. This approach is often used for anxiety, low mood, and behaviors that get in the way of managing money or coping with cravings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jennifer collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals and comfort level. She checks in and adjusts tools based on what helps in daily life.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and keep momentum between appointments. Because session formats are not listed in the profile, confirm the current options before booking. When setting up sessions, consider what will help you show up consistently - such as a quieter time of day, a shorter check-in when schedules are tight, or planning role-play and homework between meetings. Licensed professionals, including therapists, can guide skill building and planning so therapy can be used alongside practical steps to manage finances and relationships.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to money and finances?
Jennifer lists stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and self-esteem among her specialties, which can all influence money and financial decision making.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a warm, nonjudgmental approach and focuses on practical steps. Sessions emphasize clear goals and skills to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jennifer has 13 years of professional experience working with people facing depression, grief, trauma, and relationship issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Oregon.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.