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Jennifer Encinger, LICSW

  • Experience22 years
  • LocationMinnesota
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Jennifer

Jennifer Encinger is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with 22 years of experience providing compassionate, person-focused care in Minnesota. She uses a respectful, empathic stance to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression, life transitions, career concerns, and ADHD among other challenges.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes the value of feeling heard and understood as a foundation for change, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person’s situation. Drawing on a range of evidence-informed methods, Jennifer addresses issues such as relationship and intimacy struggles, caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, trauma and abuse, addictions, and mood disorders.

She also works with concerns related to parenting, self-esteem, postpartum depression, women’s issues, and feelings of isolation or purposelessness. Her approach combines practical strategies with collaborative goal-setting so clients can pursue meaningful progress at their own pace.

Clients can expect a thoughtful, individualized process that honors their experience while building skills for coping and growth. Jennifer encourages the initial step of reaching out, and she tailors the therapeutic plan to match each person’s needs, preferences, and circumstances.

Using Evidence-Informed Methods in Online Care



Jennifer integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support people in online settings. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathic listening and validation, creating space for individuals to explore their feelings and priorities while the therapist follows the client's lead. Cognitive behavioral therapy adds practical skills for identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and coping with life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jennifer will work with each person to select and adapt strategies based on their goals, preferences, and the concerns they bring to sessions. She combines conversational exploration with concrete tools so interventions match what the client needs in the moment and over time.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase accessibility and scheduling flexibility. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from different locations and to choose the format that fits their routine while pursuing consistent progress with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jennifer commonly address?
Her work covers stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, self esteem, career concerns, and a range of additional focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
She blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques, and uses motivational interviewing and systemic thinking as needed to tailor care to individual goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 22 years of professional experience working with a wide variety of mental health and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
Jennifer holds the LICSW credential and is licensed in Minnesota with licence number MN LICSW 13378.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are provided in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for different needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDomestic violenceFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English