Jennifer Shaw-Klymyshyn, LCSW

Jennifer Shaw-Klymyshyn is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 15 years in behavioral health. She works with people facing mood and anxiety struggles, grief, stress, relationship concerns, and substance issues. She takes a practical, person-centered approach and aims to partner with clients as they work through hard moments.

Her practice emphasizes strengths and real-world problem solving. Sessions focus on identifying what is working, building on strengths, and trying manageable changes that fit each person's life. She listens for what matters most and helps clients set small, doable goals.

Jennifer blends a few approaches to match each person’s needs. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to challenge unhelpful thoughts. She applies narrative techniques to help people reframe experiences and find new meaning. Motivational interviewing supports readiness for change when substance use or behaviors are a concern.

Her background includes long experience with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma and personality presentations. She also addresses family of origin issues, caregiver stress, aging concerns, and the challenges of parenting and career transitions. Practical coping skills and clearer communication are common focuses.

Appointments are scheduled in the mornings and early afternoons. She is based in Oregon and works in English. The practice asks clients to select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Jennifer commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and helps people try small behavior or thinking changes to reduce distress. Motivational interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change, which can be useful for substance concerns or stuck patterns.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. She will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that match those aims. That collaborative planning can include testing different techniques and adjusting based on what helps most.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find virtual sessions helpful for keeping therapy consistent around mornings or early afternoons. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and motivational interviewing to work well in remote sessions, focusing on practical tools and steps that translate into everyday life.