Jennifer Eklund, LISW-CP - Therapist in South Carolina

About Jennifer

Jennifer Eklund is a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practitioner (LISW-CP) who centers her work on building a strong, respectful connection first. She focuses on practical strategies and steady support to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and work-related strain. Conversations are straightforward and honest, and she matches methods to what each person needs.

Jennifer uses an integrated mix of approaches so sessions feel tailored and flexible.

Background and approach

She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness tools are offered to ease tension and improve sleep by teaching simple attention and breathing skills. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used when people need stronger emotion regulation and coping options.

Her background includes a master’s degree from The Ohio State University and undergraduate studies at West Virginia University. She has worked in settings that include hospice care and other community services, bringing nine years of professional experience to her practice. Her license is SC LISW-CP 11898, which is a South Carolina clinical social work credential.

Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging so people can pick what feels easiest. She communicates directly and listens closely so goals are clear and practical steps follow. Appointments are scheduled to fit each person’s life and needs.

Jennifer aims to help people find workable solutions for day-to-day struggles. She prefers short, focused plans and checks in on progress as things change. If someone wants straightforward, skills-based support with room for honest talk, she offers that balance.

Approach-Based Care Delivered Online

Jennifer uses several evidence-informed methods to guide online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely, validating what matters to the person, and building a trusting relationship so change can happen at a comfortable pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and manage sleep and stress.

She treats finding the right approach as a team effort. During early sessions she will talk through goals and preferences, try methods that fit the issue, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The process is collaborative and aimed at making therapy feel useful and relevant to daily life.

Online work is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging to increase flexibility. These options make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or busy schedules and let people choose the communication style that feels safest and most convenient. The formats support ongoing practice of new skills between sessions and allow consistent check-ins as needs shift.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

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 kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting matters, ADHD, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, anger, self esteem, career and workplace issues, depression, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is direct and collaborative with an emphasis on practical skills. She blends talk and tools so sessions focus on what helps most right now.

What experience does she bring?

She has nine years of professional experience and has worked in settings that include hospice and other community services.

What credentials and location information are provided?

She holds the credential SC LISW-CP 11898 and is licensed in South Carolina.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English and she is available to work with international clients.

In what session formats can someone meet with her?

She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and preferences.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 9 years
Licensed: South Carolina
Languages: English

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