Jennifer Fitkin

Jennifer Fitkin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience. She practices in Iowa and brings practical experience from many settings. Her background includes work in residential treatment, community programs, and correctional settings. She trained at the University of Northern Iowa, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Social Work. Over her career she has held roles as therapist, clinical supervisor, deputy senior clinician, senior clinician, and clinical director. That leadership work included a residential program focused on attachment issues. Jennifer uses straightforward, strengths-based methods in sessions. She leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and related approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She also helps with parenting concerns, addiction issues, grief, and relationship or family challenges. Her past work has included foster care and juvenile justice programs, as well as rehabilitation and reintegration with incarcerated men. That variety shapes a practical, down-to-earth style. She encourages attention to sleep, movement, and nutrition alongside talking work. Outside of therapy she enjoys hiking, paddleboarding, backpacking, and camping. She is a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer and values the link between physical and mental health. Her dog Boomer has occasionally joined sessions, including telehealth visits.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Jennifer commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying values and learning to accept difficult thoughts while taking action that matters, which can help with anxiety, stress, and life transitions. CBT breaks down unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills for managing mood, impulsivity, and addictive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences, and may blend techniques so sessions match what the client needs most.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into busy schedules and fewer barriers related to travel. Since the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to check in during a break, do shorter follow-ups, or meet when travel or distance would otherwise make in-person visits difficult.