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Jennifer Encinger, LICSW

Compassionate Minnesota LICSW for life transitions
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and loss support
  • Parenting and career guidance

About Jennifer Encinger

Jennifer Encinger is a Minnesota-licensed clinician with 22 years of professional experience. She holds the LICSW credential - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and brings a thoughtful, compassionate style to work with people managing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and career difficulties.

Jennifer emphasizes treating everyone with respect and sensitivity and understands how powerful it can feel to be heard during difficult periods of life. She focuses on tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs, making sure clients feel acknowledged and guided through their concerns. Jennifer recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and affirms those who take that first step toward seeking support.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

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 Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Jennifer Encinger have?

Jennifer Encinger has 22 years of professional experience.

Is Jennifer Encinger a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LICSW credential - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and is licensed in Minnesota as MN LICSW 13378.

In which languages does Jennifer Encinger provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Jennifer Encinger located?

She is located in Minnesota.

How can I work with Jennifer Encinger as my therapist?

You can work with Jennifer Encinger through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Jennifer Encinger work with international clients?

Jennifer Encinger does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Jennifer Encinger cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Jennifer often works from a client-centered perspective, which means creating a respectful, empathic space where the client’s experiences and goals guide the work - this approach helps with stress, grief, and feeling stuck. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is commonly applied to anxiety and mood concerns. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she draws on - a collaborative, goal-focused style that supports people who are ambivalent about change or working through addictions and lifestyle shifts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jennifer will collaborate with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access. Working with licensed professionals remotely can make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to practice skills between meetings while fitting therapy into a busy life.

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