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Jennifer Shaw-Klymyshyn

Calm, practical guidance for life transitions

LCSW Oregon

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages
English
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About Jennifer

Jennifer Shaw-Klymyshyn is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience providing behavioral health support in Oregon.

Background and approach

She emphasizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as one tool within a broader, client-centered practice that attends to mood and anxiety concerns, thought and personality disorders, and the practical challenges people face when coping with grief, stress, and life transitions. Her background combines evidence-informed methods with a strengths-based perspective to help clients identify patterns and develop practical strategies.

She draws on complementary techniques including motivational interviewing, narrative approaches, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused work to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. Jennifer’s work includes attention to relationship strains, addiction and substance concerns, caregiving stress, and issues tied to identity and family history.

Prospective clients should note she is based in Oregon and currently schedules appointments in the mornings and early afternoons rather than evenings. She welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with people taking steps toward change and recovery.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Jennifer uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday patterns that interfere with functioning. She also employs motivational interviewing to clarify values and strengthen motivation for change, which can be especially useful for addressing addictions, ambivalence about treatment, and behavior change goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jennifer works with each client to understand their needs, preferences, and goals, and then combines methods as appropriate so therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single modality.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, caregiving, and other responsibilities, and allow clients to access licensed professionals from their own locations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Jennifer works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting and career matters, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe the therapeutic style here?
The approach is strengths based and person centered, blending practical strategies with exploration of personal narratives and underlying patterns to help clients address immediate problems and longer term goals.
What is the therapist's professional background?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience in behavioral health, working across mood, anxiety, thought disorders, and personality-related concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed to practice?
The clinician holds Oregon licensure as LCSW, with license number OR LCSW L4293, and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model 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 therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Women's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Oregon

Languages

English