Jenny Wright , LSCSW, LCSW

Jenny Wright is a licensed clinical social worker based in Missouri who has spent many years working in the mental health field. She completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Kansas in 2019 and, although recently licensed as a therapist, brings extensive experience from a variety of roles including case management, work in children’s residential care, and positions at an intensive outpatient substance abuse program and an acute care setting.

Her practice emphasizes a holistic, strengths-based approach that draws on a range of techniques to meet each person where they are. Jenny centers her work on clients' existing resources and goals, guiding them to build on strengths and practical tools so they can direct their own progress. She favors an eclectic mix of interventions and is particularly skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing while also using solution-focused ideas when appropriate.

Jenny has experience working with a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship and family issues, grief, ADHD, chronic pain and illness, and challenges related to identity and disability. She has worked with people from diverse backgrounds and with the LGBTQ+ community, and she emphasizes respect for individual differences and lived experience. Her approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and a belief that meaningful change is possible for everyone she works with.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own goals and values, with the therapist providing empathy, validation, and support so the individual can explore options and build self-directed confidence - this approach can be helpful for self-esteem, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior by using practical strategies and exercises; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative style that helps people resolve mixed feelings about change and find their own motivation to make behavioral shifts, which can be especially useful for addictions, substance use, and other areas where ambivalence is common.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Jenny will work collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration guides how techniques are combined and adapted over time to support progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family, or health needs, provide more ways to stay connected between appointments, and allow people to work with licensed professionals from different locations while maintaining a consistent course of care.