Jodi Weslow, LCSW - Therapist in Virginia

About Jodi

Jodi Weslow is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting pressures, depression, and relationship concerns. She also supports folks coping with grief, self-esteem struggles, anger, ADHD, and life transitions. Jodi centers her work on practical steps that fit daily life and the realities of parenting and family concerns.

Her style is collaborative and calm. She treats sessions as a conversation where clients' goals guide the plan.

Background and approach

Jodi emphasizes helping people feel understood and more emotionally regulated before introducing new skills. Jodi draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered techniques, and solution-focused ideas. She uses these approaches to teach breathing and grounding methods, to rework unhelpful thoughts, and to set small workable goals.

The focus is on skills people can try between sessions. She pays attention to how emotions show up in the body and uses that awareness to build self-regulation. This mind-body focus supports coping with overwhelm, compassion fatigue, and caregiving stress.

Jodi adapts her suggestions to each person's situation and stage of life. Sessions are offered in English and are provided through a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Jodi practices in Virginia as VA LCSW 0904005978 and aims to make therapy practical and relevant to daily routines.

How Jodi’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship first. The therapist follows the person's lead and helps clarify what matters most, which is useful for parenting stress and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Jodi uses CBT to notice unhelpful thinking patterns and to try small behavior changes that reduce anxiety or low mood.

Solution-Focused Therapy narrows in on short-term goals and practical steps. This approach helps set achievable tasks and track progress, which can be helpful for busy parents or people needing quick relief from overwhelm.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jodi collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. She adjusts strategies over time based on what is working.

Online therapy with video, phone, live chat, or text messaging offers flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into parenting routines and to practice skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep momentum while adapting care to each person's life.

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.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jodi commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, anger, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Additional focus includes adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver stress, and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is collaborative, calm, and practical. She helps people feel understood, then teaches skills they can use between sessions.

What experience does she bring?

Jodi has 20 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and life stages. That background informs her practical, flexible approach.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, VA LCSW 0904005978, practicing in Virginia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Parenting issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 20 years
Licensed: Virginia
Languages: English

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