Jennifer Fishman

Jennifer Fishman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 17 years of experience. She practices in Oregon and brings a background in adult education to her counseling work. Jennifer focuses on helping people notice strengths they may have missed and use those strengths to move forward.

She aims to make each session practical and easy to follow. Jennifer helps people learn tools they can use between sessions. She often teaches techniques so clients can rely on what they learn and apply it to everyday problems like stress, anxiety, anger, and relationship strain.

Her work draws on several approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She adapts those methods to what each person needs, rather than using one fixed style. That way sessions stay focused on real issues and clear next steps.

Jennifer has experience in community agencies and private practice. Before counseling she worked as an adult educator in colleges and business schools. That background shapes how she explains ideas and supports skill building in simple terms.

People who choose Jennifer can expect a collaborative, down-to-earth style. She looks for practical changes that fit daily life. Parents or professionals worried about anger, mood, addiction, or major life changes will find straightforward guidance and skills to try between sessions.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating a supportive space where a person can explore feelings and goals. It helps when someone needs understanding and a steady presence to sort out strong emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, anger, stress, and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches specific coping skills like emotion regulation and distress tolerance to handle intense feelings and reduce impulsive reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to pick methods that match current needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean starting with a skills-based method and adding other approaches over time so the plan fits how a person wants to work.

The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Online work can make it simpler to check in during a lunch break or keep continuity when life gets hectic. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, and expect the therapist to focus on teaching tools and steps you can use between meetings so progress carries into everyday life.