- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-focused steps
About Jodi
Jodi Schwartz is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) practicing in South Carolina with 20 years of experience. She works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and career or life-change challenges. Sessions also address issues like self-esteem, compassion fatigue, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and financial worries.
Her style is straightforward and interactive. She listens, asks practical questions, and focuses on what can change now. Jodi combines client-centered conversation with cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques. Mindfulness practices are also part of her approach when they fit a person's goals.
In a typical session she helps people name what gets in the way, try small changes, and track what works. She also connects people to community resources for needs like housing, food, and health coverage when that is helpful. That practical help is part of managing stress and life disruption.
Jodi spent time in medical settings and mental health clinics earlier in her career. That background shaped her focus on coping with chronic health problems and navigating systems to get support. She uses clear, goal-oriented work and pays attention to how daily routines affect mood and behavior.
People who come to her for anger concerns often work on recognizing triggers, developing manageable responses, and repairing strained relationships. Jodi sets realistic steps and checks progress together so goals stay practical and achievable.
How Jodi uses common approaches in remote work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. Sessions prioritize the client's concerns and use conversation to clarify goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior. It breaks problems down into concrete steps to change unhelpful habits and test new ways of reacting.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jodi will discuss what feels useful and practical, and together they will try methods that match the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative testing helps find what makes a real difference for daily life.
The biography did not list specific online session formats. Please confirm the current session options before scheduling. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and mean less travel when health or caregiving limits mobility. Phone sessions can use less bandwidth and be a simpler option for quick appointments, while video sessions let the therapist and client use visual cues when helpful. Licensed professionals adapt tools and pacing so therapy fits everyday routines rather than creating extra hurdles.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and career or life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and goal-oriented. She uses client-centered conversation combined with cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience, including work in medical settings and mental health clinics.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds MA LICSW and SC LISW-CP credentials and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
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