Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Jacqueline Kipfer, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.019332
- NPI
- 1275264541
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Jacqueline supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Workplace issues
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Kipfer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 15 years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress and anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Jacqueline also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, and workplace issues.
Her sessions are straightforward and practical. She listens first, then helps people name what feels most urgent. Conversations often focus on building small, usable strategies for handling stress and cravings, improving communication at work, and managing grief in day-to-day life.
Jacqueline draws on several evidence-based approaches to guide her work. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. Client-centered methods keep the session driven by the client’s concerns and pace.
She aims to make therapy part of ordinary life rather than an extra task. That can look like short tools to use between sessions, concrete behavior changes at work, or clearer ways to set boundaries while caregiving. Jacqueline supports people who want practical, real-world changes to stress, mood, and everyday relationships.
To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session. The process is direct and focused on what is useful next, whether that is managing cravings, working through grief, or addressing workplace strain.
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Therapeutic approaches used for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters to them and take small steps that match those values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and situations where motivation or direction feels unclear. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and testing small changes to see what helps. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client’s pace so sessions match what feels most relevant.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jacqueline will work with the client to see which methods fit the person’s goals and daily life. That means trying strategies, checking how they felt, and adjusting the plan together rather than sticking to one fixed method.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. They can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or offer a way to keep consistent appointments around work, caregiving, or other commitments. The practical aim is to make therapeutic work usable in everyday life.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, life purpose, self-love, smoking and vaping cessation, and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She listens first and keeps sessions practical. Sessions focus on clear strategies and day-to-day tools rather than abstract theory.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with people on stress, addictions, grief, and related concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an Illinois LCSW license.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers