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Online therapist

Jade Werner

Support for parents and families

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Credentials
LCSW, CSW
Experience
8 years
Licensed in
Colorado, Utah
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jade

Jade Werner is a licensed clinical social worker based in Colorado who focuses on family and parenting concerns along with related stress and mood issues. Jade speaks directly and calmly, aiming to make the first step feel manageable for a worried parent. They use straightforward language so parents can understand options and next steps without jargon.

In sessions Jade listens for what matters most to each person and family. They help people name patterns that cause tension and try small, practical changes that can fit into busy days.

Background and approach

The work emphasizes building clearer communication and healthier routines at home. Jade brings eight years of professional experience and holds the credential LCSW, with an additional CSW designation. Their background includes supporting people through anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and addiction challenges that affect family life.

Their approach draws on proven, skills-based therapies like cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and acceptance-based work. Jade also uses techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing when those tools match a family's needs. The aim is to offer usable tools parents can try between visits.

Many families come for help with conflict, transitions such as separation or divorce, parenting stress, and rebuilding trust after hurt. Jade works collaboratively to set clear goals and practical steps. They accept international clients and conduct sessions in English.

Therapeutic approaches that work well online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them control actions. It focuses on values-based steps people can take even when emotions are strong, which can help with family stress and relationship strain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Parents often use CBT tools to reduce anxiety and manage mood in day-to-day family life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. Those skills can help when conflicts escalate or when someone struggles with intense reactions.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Jade will talk with each person or family about their goals, try different methods, and adjust the plan as needed. The therapist helps prioritize what will be most useful between sessions and checks in on progress regularly.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. That flexibility lets parents fit sessions into busy schedules, review exercises between meetings, and get timely support during stressful moments. Licensed professionals can deliver the same practical skill-building work through these formats, so families can focus on change without extra travel.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jade commonly address?
Jade works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, LGBT issues, anger, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression. Additional focus areas include divorce and separation, domestic violence, and immigration-related stress.
How does Jade approach therapy?
They use clear, skills-based methods like cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, acceptance strategies, and motivational interviewing. Sessions emphasize practical steps parents can use at home.
What is Jade's professional background?
Jade has eight years of clinical experience working with people facing mood, trauma, and addiction challenges that affect family life. Their work has included helping people repair communication and rebuild trust.
What credentials and location are listed for Jade?
Jade holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices from Colorado. The license details include CO LCSW CSW.09927844 and UT LCSW 13617469-3501.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Jade accepts international clients.
In what session formats can people meet with Jade?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the family.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
Colorado, Utah
Languages
English

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