Jacqueline Walz , LICSW

Jacqueline Walz is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Minnesota who brings a warm, patient, and inviting approach to adult mental health care. She centers her work on person-centered principles, beginning with where each individual is and focusing on what matters most to them. Jacqueline has substantial experience working one-on-one with adults, including meaningful work with the geriatric population and people navigating depression and anxiety. She approaches each person from a non-judgmental and empathetic stance and values walking alongside individuals through difficult times.

Jacqueline earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of North Dakota in 2006 and completed both undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work in 2009 and 2010. She holds the LICSW credential, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and indicates advanced training and authorization to provide clinical social work services. Over the course of her career she has also held leadership roles, offering coaching and employee development support that inform her collaborative style.

Known for a sincere, helper-oriented manner, Jacqueline identifies with qualities of empathy and warmth. She emphasizes practical, person-focused support for issues such as stress, grief, eating and body-image concerns, self-esteem, career challenges, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, and she welcomes the opportunity to assist individuals as they pursue their goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions with Jacqueline Walz

Jacqueline integrates several evidence-informed approaches into her clinical work to meet each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing concrete strategies to manage symptoms such as anxiety, depression, or difficulty coping. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build internal motivation, often used for areas like eating-related concerns or workplace shifts. Narrative Therapy invites clients to examine the stories they tell about themselves and to explore alternative narratives that support healing and self-compassion.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jacqueline works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access care from different locations and on varied schedules. These options offer flexibility for busy lives, allow consistent contact during transitions or caregiving responsibilities, and enable therapists and licensed professionals to tailor session length and communication style to what works best for the individual.