Jennifer Wiss

Jennifer Wiss is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles, parenting concerns, and the ripple effects of trauma and addiction. She practices from a compassionate, down-to-earth perspective and invites clients to take an active role in change. Jennifer has worked in Washington, Oregon, and Utah and brings nine years of clinical experience to her work.

She uses practical skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness Therapy. Sessions focus on clear, manageable goals and hands-on strategies that fit daily life. Jennifer sees clients as the experts on their own lives and offers guidance rather than directives.

Her background includes in-home, community, and school-based work, and experience with families involved in the child welfare system. She also supervises clinicians and supports others pursuing licensure. That mix of direct care and supervision informs a grounded, pragmatic approach to problem solving.

In early sessions she helps clients clarify what is most challenging and sets realistic steps to address it. Jennifer emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes and supports clients through each stage of change. Her approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and focused on building skills that carry into everyday life.

Jennifer holds a Master’s in Social Work from Eastern Washington University and maintains licensure as an LCSW and a LICSW in Washington. She works in English and practices from Washington state.

How mindful and practical approaches work online

Jennifer commonly draws on Mindfulness Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and bodily sensations without judgment and can help reduce reactivity to stress and emotional triggers. ACT emphasizes moving toward values-based action even when difficult feelings are present, which can help with motivation and long-term change. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jennifer will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. She adapts strategies over time so sessions reflect what is helpful in real life rather than sticking rigidly to one method.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports practicing skills in the moment, for example applying a mindfulness exercise between meetings or testing a new communication strategy after a conversation. Licensed professionals can use online work to maintain continuity when life demands flexibility, and Jennifer will help tailor an approach that fits your day-to-day routine.