Jennifer Fitkin

Jennifer Fitkin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, CSW) with two decades of clinical experience. She began her career in Iowa and has practiced in multiple states and settings, bringing a broad perspective to everyday problems. Jennifer blends practical skills with straightforward conversation to help people manage strong emotions and life stresses.

She uses clear, goal-focused methods to address issues like anger, anxiety, depression, and addictions. Jennifer also helps people navigate parenting challenges, relationship and family concerns, grief, and major life changes. Her work draws on approaches that teach skills people can use between sessions.

Jennifer spent time in residential treatment, community foster-care programs, juvenile justice settings, and correctional environments, and she has held roles from therapist to clinical director. That range has shaped a pragmatic style that values safety, routines, and real-world steps. She continues to emphasize strengths and practical change rather than lengthy theory.

Her training includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Northern Iowa and additional coursework in several therapeutic models. Jennifer connects clinical work to everyday wellbeing, encouraging movement, sleep, and nutrition as part of recovery. Outside of therapy she enjoys hiking, backpacking, paddleboarding, and time with her dog Boomer.

People who want direct, skills-based guidance for anger, stress, or life transitions often find her approach helpful. She focuses on short-term tools and longer-term coping strategies, shaped by twenty years of hands-on practice.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward what matters. It can help when anger or anxiety gets in the way of everyday goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings so people can practice new skills and change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often useful for depression, anxiety, and managing impulses.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. Sessions may combine elements from ACT, CBT, attachment work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing as appropriate to your situation.

The original biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into day-to-day life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people join from varied locations. Many clients find this flexibility helpful for maintaining consistency while they practice new skills between appointments.