Jennifer Shaw-Klymyshyn, LCSW
Narrative-informed LCSW focused on real-life change
Details
| Name | Jennifer Shaw-Klymyshyn |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Oregon |
| Licensed in | Oregon |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 15 |
About Jennifer
Jennifer Shaw-Klymyshyn is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience. She uses a narrative approach alongside practical methods to help people sort through stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes. She keeps sessions focused and straightforward.
Jennifer listens to a person's story and helps them name what matters. She uses plain language and works to find concrete steps a person can try between visits. Her clinical background includes support for depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem and anger.
Background and approach
She also addresses relationship and family concerns, caregiver stress, and issues that arise with aging and chronic health changes. Jennifer brings experience with mood disorders, bipolar conditions, and personality-related struggles while staying practical about day-to-day needs. Her approach blends Narrative Therapy with cognitive-behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to support change.
She draws on psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused strategies when they fit a person's goals. The result is a flexible plan tailored to what each person says matters most. Sessions are offered from Oregon and conducted in English.
Jennifer typically schedules appointments in the mornings and early afternoons, and she asks people to begin by completing a short matching questionnaire to get started. She aims to partner with people who are ready to make small, steady changes and to find clearer ways forward during hard times.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Anger management among the things Jennifer works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Jennifer among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Jennifer among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Jennifer among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jennifer among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jennifer directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jennifer directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Jennifer typically blends Narrative Therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and motivational interviewing. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about their lives and helps separate a person from a problem so new choices become possible. Cognitive-behavioral techniques look at patterns of thought and behavior to find small, workable changes that reduce symptoms and improve daily routines. Motivational interviewing uses focused conversation to strengthen a person’s own reasons for change and to set realistic next steps.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your concerns and preferences, then suggest methods that fit your goals. Together you can try an approach and adjust it based on what helps most in your daily life.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls are useful when visual connection helps the work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text allow frequent, brief check-ins and written reflections between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between meetings.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, addictions, and trauma. Other focus areas include relationship and family issues, caregiver stress, aging concerns, and bipolar mood issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a narrative way of working that centers a person’s story, combined with practical tools from cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused approaches. Sessions aim to be straightforward and action-oriented.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years in behavioral health and has supported people with mood, anxiety, thought, and personality concerns during that time.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing from Oregon.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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