Jennifer Clegg

Jennifer Clegg is an Ohio licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 16 years of professional experience. She supports people facing addictions, mood disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, and the stress that comes with major life changes. She also helps with career concerns, self-esteem, communication problems, and compassion fatigue.

Her approach is straightforward and practical. Conversations are tailored to each person’s needs and goals. She listens with respect and sensitivity, and works with clients to build steps they can try between sessions. Motivational interviewing helps when someone wants to change habits such as smoking or gambling.

Jennifer uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking that contribute to low mood or anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness techniques appear in sessions to support regulation and present-moment coping.

She has experience helping people cope with chronic illness and end-of-life concerns, including hospice and end-of-life counseling, alongside grief work. That background informs how she talks about loss, anticipatory grief, and practical coping strategies.

Sessions focus on doable strategies and clear goals. Jennifer collaborates with each person to shape a plan that fits their life and values. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Jennifer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in straightforward ways. CBT looks at patterns of thought and behavior that feed depression or anxiety, then builds small experimental changes to shift those patterns. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills for people who struggle with intense feelings or conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will ask about goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together the client and therapist decide which methods fit best and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the original profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday settings and bring real-life situations directly into conversation with the therapist.