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Jennifer Schultz, LCSW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Jennifer

Jennifer Schultz is a New York licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with ten years of professional practice focusing on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.

Background and approach

She works from the perspective that each person holds important knowledge about their own life and strengths, and she aims to collaborate with clients to mobilize those resources.

Her background includes a range of additional focus areas such as abandonment, communication problems, control issues, domestic violence, substance-related concerns, OCD symptoms, post-traumatic stress, seasonal affective disorder, self-love, social anxiety, and workplace struggles.

Her style emphasizes partnership and respect for the client’s experience, combining evidence-informed approaches like Internal Family Systems, client-centered principles, cognitive behavioral strategies, emotionally-focused techniques, and mindfulness practices. Jennifer frames the therapeutic journey as a courageous step toward greater wellbeing and supports clients through practical coping skills alongside deeper exploration of patterns and meaning.

She accepts international clients and offers services in English from her New York practice.

Approaches that guide online therapy and how they help

Jennifer integrates Internal Family Systems, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to tailor online work to each person's needs. Internal Family Systems invites clients to notice and dialog with different inner parts to reduce internal conflict and heal from trauma-related patterns, which can be helpful for issues like shame, self-criticism, or post-traumatic stress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for the client’s own expertise about their life, supporting people who want a reflective, supportive space to explore their concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, mood challenges, and stress management.

Finding the right blend of these approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Jennifer works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods feel most useful given their goals and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as needs change. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in shaping their care rather than being placed into a single model.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and for matching a communication style that suits each person. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, travel, or time-zone differences while accessing licensed professionals who can use the described approaches to support growth and coping.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jennifer address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, along with related areas like abandonment, communication problems, control issues, domestic violence, substance concerns, OCD, PTSD, SAD, self-love, social anxiety, and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based, blending client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, EFT, and mindfulness to help clients explore patterns and build coping skills.
What is her professional background?
Jennifer has ten years of clinical experience working with individuals on a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW and practices in New York; her license number is NY LCSW 081948.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services in English.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English