Jennifer Wiss

LCSW, LICSW

Washington

Practical, goal-focused therapy with steady support

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW, LICSW

License

LICSW, Washington / LW60896944; LCSW, Oregon / L13054; LCSW, Utah / 12904132-3501

NPI

1366054660

Experience

9 years

Languages

English

Location

Washington

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Interactive guidance
   • Goal oriented
   • Mindful strategies

   About Jennifer

   Jennifer Wiss is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, and struggles with substance use. She brings nine years of clinical practice in Washington, Oregon, and Utah to each session and aims to make therapy feel straightforward and useful.

   She earned a Master of Social Work from Eastern Washington University and has worked in homes, schools, and community settings. Her background includes supporting people connected to the child welfare system and supervising clinicians and clinicians-in-training. That experience has shaped a practical, down-to-earth approach to problem solving.

   Jennifer’s style is interactive and collaborative. She treats clients as the experts in their own lives and acts as a guide while people decide what changes to make. Sessions focus on clear goals that are realistic and achievable over time.

   She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, along with mindfulness and solution-focused strategies when they fit the situation. Jennifer adapts methods to each person’s needs rather than sticking to a single technique.

   Conversations in her work often start with identifying what feels hardest right now and then breaking that into small steps. She aims to help people feel more at ease day to day and to keep working with them through the process of change.

   Jennifer is described by colleagues as open-minded and non-judgmental, and she emphasizes respect and steady support while people pursue practical change.

2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

   Jennifer often combines Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in practical ways. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change and resolve mixed feelings, which can help with substance use, habit change, and commitment to goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values.
   
   Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to concerns, goals, and preferences and recommend which methods to try. Clients and the therapist check in and adjust strategies as progress is made so the plan stays useful and realistic.
   
   Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during a work break. They also let people choose quieter surroundings, switch to audio-only when needed, or meet from different locations on different days. These practical benefits help therapy fit everyday life while focusing on clear goals and steady support.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes

   Also works with

   AddictionsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue

   Additional focus areas

   Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsMidlife crisisMood disordersSelf-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   9+ years

   Listed in

   Washington, Oregon, Utah

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does this therapist address?

   She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, addictions, trauma, self-esteem struggles, career and workplace concerns, and related topics.

   How would you describe the therapeutic style used?

   Sessions are interactive and collaborative, with the client viewed as the expert. The therapist helps set manageable goals and uses practical tools to work toward change.

   What is Jennifer's clinical background?

   She has nine years of practice across Washington, Oregon, and Utah and supervises other clinicians and those pursuing licensure.

   What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

   She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Washington.

   Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

   Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

   What session formats are available?

   Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific session formats are not listed in the profile.

   How are fees and payment handled?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working with this therapist?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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