- Strengths focused
- Skills and tools
- Goal oriented
About Jennifer
Jennifer Fishman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and an LCPC practicing in Oregon with 17 years of experience. She draws on a background in adult education and counseling to help people notice their strengths and find practical steps forward. Her approach aims to make therapy understandable and useful for everyday life.
Jennifer keeps sessions focused on what matters now. She listens for what a person already does well and builds on those skills. She introduces tools from different therapeutic approaches and shows how to use them between sessions.
In practice she combines client-centered conversation with structured techniques from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches when helpful. This means she will both reflect what a person shares and suggest small experiments or skills to try. Sessions often include skill teaching, problem-solving, and checking how strategies fit daily routines.
Jennifer commonly supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, career transitions, addictions, grief, trauma, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy questions, and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar. She also offers coaching-oriented work for people who want clearer goals and action plans.
Her style is flexible and collaborative. She helps people learn to notice patterns and develop their own set of strategies. Readers who want to start are encouraged to use the site tools to match and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Jennifer uses client-centered methods that focus on understanding each person's priorities and experience. This approach means sessions begin with the person's concerns and move at their pace, emphasizing empathy and clear listening.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to break problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT often involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavioral experiments to test new ways of coping. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills may be introduced when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness are central goals; these skills are concrete and practiced between conversations.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about different options, try techniques, and adjust based on what helps the person meet their goals. Clients and therapist work together to decide which methods to emphasize.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday routines and quickly discuss how new strategies are going.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Idaho, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jennifer commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, career changes, addictions, grief, trauma, parenting issues, intimacy and relationship questions, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and flexible. She listens closely, offers practical skills, and helps people apply techniques between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of counseling experience that include work in community agencies and private practice, plus a background in adult education.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
Jennifer holds LPC and LCPC credentials and is based in Oregon.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients be seen?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.