Jennifer Eklund , LISW-CP

Jennifer Eklund is a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practitioner (LISW-CP) practicing in South Carolina. She earned her master's degree from The Ohio State University and completed undergraduate studies at West Virginia University. With nine years of professional experience, she has worked across a variety of settings including family services, adolescent care, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.

She prioritizes building a strong therapeutic rapport as the foundation for effective work together. After establishing that connection, she draws from a range of approaches - including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Narrative and Solution-Focused techniques, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and general psychotherapy - and integrates methods to match the needs of each individual. Her training and credential as an LISW-CP indicate clinical social work practice with a focus on assessment and treatment.

Colleagues and clients have noted her honest and direct style, along with attentive listening, sensitivity, and energetic engagement. She takes a broad perspective when exploring problems, weighing strengths and challenges to identify practical options and next steps. Jennifer offers multiple ways to interact, including video sessions, phone appointments, and text-based communication, to accommodate different preferences and needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jennifer uses client-centered therapy to place the person's goals and lived experience at the center of each session - this approach emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration to help people clarify their values and find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be helpful for stress, anxiety, sleep disruption, and mood concerns. Mindfulness therapy offers practical skills for staying grounded in the present moment and managing strong emotions, which can support coping with grief, trauma, and everyday stressors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jennifer works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts plans as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity of care across locations, and access consistent support when in-person visits are not practical.