Jennifer Shaw-Klymyshyn, LCSW - Therapist in Oregon

About Jennifer

Jennifer Shaw-Klymyshyn is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth care for people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, and related concerns. Her approach centers on strengths and the person in front of her.

She aims to make the first steps feel manageable and clear. Jennifer combines several therapy methods to meet real-life needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people shift unhelpful thinking and behaviors.

Background and approach

She draws on Motivational Interviewing to support change when motivation feels mixed. Narrative Therapy helps people find new meaning in difficult stories, and Psychodynamic ideas can uncover patterns from the past that still matter today. Sessions are focused and goal-oriented while leaving room for the deeper issues that come up.

Jennifer pays attention to family and relationship themes when they affect daily life and parenting concerns. She also addresses caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and challenges tied to aging and long-term care roles. Her work includes support for people facing trauma, substance use, mood and personality struggles, and role transitions like career changes.

She listens for strengths and builds practical steps clients can try between sessions. Jennifer prefers morning and early afternoon appointments and does not currently offer evening times. Based in Oregon, she conducts sessions in English and brings a steady, experienced presence to each conversation.

How therapeutic approaches translate online

Jennifer uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. In simple steps she helps clients test new thinking, set small goals, and practice different actions between sessions. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she uses to support people who feel unsure about change; it focuses on listening, exploring ambivalence, and building motivation in a collaborative way.

Choosing a method is a joint process. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try an approach and adjust it over time if something else would fit better. The aim is finding a way of working that feels clear and workable for daily life.

Online sessions can include video calls, phone meetings, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and allow ongoing support between appointments. Jennifer uses the available formats to keep work focused, track progress, and set practical steps clients can use at home or on the job.

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.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Narrative Therapy

Looking at the story you have come to tell about yourself, and where it came from. The work is in separating the problem from your identity and finding accounts that fit you better.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting, trauma and related issues listed in her profile.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is strengths based and person centered. Sessions are practical, focused on finding steps that feel doable between meetings.

What kind of experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience in behavioral health, providing care for mood, anxiety, thought, and personality related concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with license number OR LCSW L4293 and practices in Oregon.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as listed in her practice options.

How are fees and starting steps handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Anger management

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 15 years
Licensed: Oregon
Languages: English

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