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Online therapist

ZsaZsa Jenkins

Experienced social worker for family concerns

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
45 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About ZsaZsa

Zsa Zsa Jenkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 45 years of experience. She greets people with a steady, practical approach and helps them talk through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship concerns. She is based in Texas and communicates clearly about what to expect in therapy so people feel more comfortable taking the first step.

Her sessions are straightforward and focused. She listens first and then helps clients pick a few concrete goals to work on.

Background and approach

Zsa Zsa uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to help people change unhelpful thoughts and increase motivation for new habits. In her career she has worked in many settings, including child protective services, community mental health, hospitals, military bases, and non-profit agencies.

That breadth of experience shapes a practical style suited to common life challenges like parenting, caregiving, chronic illness, and major life transitions. She often offers individual and group formats and aims to create a collaborative space where clients decide the priorities.

If something about the process doesn’t feel right, she encourages discussion or a second opinion so clients can find the best fit. Zsa Zsa is fluent in English and practices in Texas as TX LCSW 02785. Her work combines client-centered listening with evidence-based methods to help people move forward from stuck patterns.

How online therapy and therapeutic methods come together

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person’s perspective and building a safe space to talk. It helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental listener and wants to explore priorities at their own pace.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected. It offers practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and develop new coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Motivational interviewing is a short-term, collaborative method that helps build motivation for change. It is useful when someone feels stuck or uncertain about making adjustments to behavior or routine.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client, try techniques together, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. Sessions are meant to be collaborative rather than prescriptive.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for flexible timing and regular check-ins without travel. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules, caregiving routines, or health-related limitations, while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.

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.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Zsa Zsa works with many common concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self esteem, bipolar, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She listens, helps set a few clear goals, and uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to support change.
What is her clinical background?
She brings 45 years of experience across settings such as child protective services, community mental health, hospitals, military bases, and non-profit agencies, and has provided both individual and group counseling.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She practices in Texas and holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential listed as TX LCSW 02785.
Which languages are offered for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions may be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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