Jodi Schwartz

Jodi Schwartz is a licensed social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. She brings two decades of experience to conversations about career strain, relationship concerns, grief, trauma, and caregiver stress. Jodi works with adults navigating identity, ADHD, chronic illness, and the practical challenges that come with major transitions.

Her approach is warm and interactive. Jodi listens closely and meets people where they are emotionally and practically. She blends client-centered work with cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques so sessions are purposeful and tailored to each person's goals.

In sessions she focuses on clear steps and problem-solving. That can include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, trying small experiments between meetings, and building daily habits that reduce overwhelm. She also helps people connect with community resources when basic needs like housing, food, or health insurance are part of the problem.

Jodi has substantial experience in medical and mental health settings, which informs her practical attention to health-related stress and chronic conditions. Her style is direct but compassionate, encouraging clients to try changes at a manageable pace.

She views seeking help as a courageous first step and frames therapy as a collaborative effort. If someone wants support with coping, making decisions, or rebuilding after loss or change, she aims to offer clear guidance and steady support.

How her approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy means sessions focus on the client's concerns and pace, with the therapist following the person's lead and reflecting what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings about major life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and tests small changes in daily routines. CBT is often useful for anxiety, low mood, stress, and practical goal-setting while managing work or health demands.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help identify which methods fit the client's goals and preferences and will adapt techniques as needs change. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins during a break. It can also make it simpler to include practical tasks between sessions, such as worksheets or brief behavioral experiments, so therapy fits into everyday life.