About Jennifer
Jennifer Encinger is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with 22 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting challenges, career strain, and anger. Jennifer emphasizes listening first and making sure people feel heard before moving to problem solving.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most urgent. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps for daily life. Jennifer uses approaches like client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns and try small changes.
Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods also appear in her work, especially when people want to change habits or make a plan for the next week. She pays attention to relationship and family issues that affect day-to-day functioning, including blended family dynamics and communication problems.
Jennifer has supported people coping with trauma, addiction, compassion fatigue, and issues that often follow caregiving roles or first responder work. She also addresses concerns such as postpartum mood changes, seasonal affective disorder, and struggles with self-esteem or life purpose.
Her style is practical and respectful. She works collaboratively to create a simple plan and adjusts it as needs shift. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Jennifer often draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Client-centered work means she listens first and uses the client's priorities to guide sessions. This helps when someone needs to talk through anger, grief, or ongoing stress before making a plan. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is useful for managing anxiety, mood problems, and patterns that fuel frustrations.She also uses motivational interviewing when people want to change a habit or move toward a new goal. That method helps clarify personal reasons for change and builds doable next steps. Choosing which approach to emphasize is collaborative; she will help figure out what fits a client's needs, goals, and preferences as work progresses.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel when juggling caregiving or work shifts. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote sessions so conversations and practical planning continue without needing to be in the same room.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, parenting and career-related problems among other issues.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses client-centered listening and practical approaches that focus on goals and small changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a LICSW licensed in Minnesota and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.