Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Jennifer Elkins, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 27359
- Licensed in Utah
- LCSW, licence 12898151-3501
- NPI
- 1730475575
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Jennifer 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
- Client-Centered Therapy
- CBT techniques
- EMDR for trauma
About Jennifer
Jennifer Elkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 11 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and life changes. She also addresses career and workplace pressures and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is straightforward and interactive. Sessions focus on clarifying the problems that matter now and building practical coping skills. Jennifer uses clear, goal-oriented methods so people can try new ways of handling stress between meetings.
Jennifer blends client-centered techniques with cognitive behavioral approaches. That means she listens to what matters to the person and then helps test out different thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. She also uses motivational interviewing to support change and solution-focused strategies to find concrete next steps.
For people processing trauma, she incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, offering a specific method to work through distressing memories when appropriate. Treatment plans are based on each person’s situation and what they want to accomplish.
Her work often covers family-related pressures such as blended family challenges, codependency, abandonment, and divorce or separation. Financial worries, midlife transitions, seasonal mood shifts, and women's issues are also included among the concerns she addresses.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Jennifer commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on each person's priorities. That means listening closely, reflecting what matters, and shaping sessions around the client’s goals. This approach helps with general stress, relationship struggles, and self-esteem concerns.She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. CBT helps people test unhelpful thoughts and try different coping strategies for anxiety, depression, workplace stress, and financial worry. For trauma processing she incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR is used to work with distressing memories through structured procedures aimed at reducing the intensity of those memories.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs and then recommend methods to try. This is a collaborative process that can change as progress is made.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your schedule and what style of session you prefer.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California, Utah
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship issues, career and workplace concerns, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and goal-focused, using listening and practical skill-building to address current problems.
How long has she been practicing?
She has worked in social work and clinical settings for 11 years.
What are her credentials and licensure?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licences listed as UT LCSW and CA LCSW.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the 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