Jennifer Elkins

Compassionate LCSW helping clients build practical coping skills

LCSW California

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Jennifer

Jennifer Elkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 11 years of clinical experience. She welcomes clients facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, addictions, career and workplace struggles, compassion fatigue, and other life transitions.

Background and approach

Jennifer draws on a range of approaches to help people build practical coping skills and move forward from painful or confusing situations. Her manner is warm, collaborative, and empowering, with an emphasis on developing insight and actionable strategies.

Jennifer commonly integrates cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts, EMDR for trauma-related material, and motivational interviewing to support readiness for change. She also uses client-centered and solution-focused methods to tailor work to each person’s strengths and goals.

Jennifer aims to meet clients where they are, helping them clarify priorities, reduce distress, and practice new skills for daily life. She recognizes that seeking help can be difficult and offers steady professional support while clients navigate personal challenges and transitions.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and practical support

Jennifer commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients notice and reframe unhelpful thoughts and patterns, teaching practical skills for anxiety, depression, and day-to-day coping. She also employs EMDR when trauma-related memories are part of the picture, using structured processing to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and associated reactions. Both approaches are described in straightforward, goal-oriented ways so clients understand the purpose of each method.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and current needs, then tailor interventions so the work feels relevant and manageable. Clients are invited to provide feedback along the way so the chosen strategies can be adjusted as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Jennifer is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow clients to access licensed professional care from home or other convenient locations while fitting sessions into busy lives.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, addictions, career and workplace issues, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is warm, interactive, and empowering, focusing on collaboration, insight, and practical coping strategies to help clients manage current struggles.

How long has she been practicing clinically?

Jennifer has 11 years of experience providing mental health care in clinical settings.

What credentials and where is she licensed?

She is an LCSW licensed in California with license numbers UT LCSW 12898151-3501 and CA LCSW 27359 and practices out of California.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging for their sessions.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Women's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

California, Utah

Languages

English