I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah, Colorado, Texas, and Florida, as well as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Iowa. With over 20 years of experience as a therapist, I bring both depth and diversity to my work. I was first licensed in Iowa and have practiced in Nevada, Utah, and even internationally in Australia.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked with a wide range of clients and settings—from a girls’ residential treatment facility to community-based programs supporting foster care and juvenile justice youth, and even within a men’s medium-security prison focusing on rehabilitation and reintegration. I’ve served as a therapist, clinical supervisor, deputy senior clinician, and senior clinician, and most recently, as Clinical Director of a residential treatment facility specializing in attachment issues.
I earned both my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Social Work from the University of Northern Iowa. In addition to my formal education, I have advanced training in Functional Family Therapy (FFT), Schema Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the Good Lives Model (GLM). My approach to therapy is strengths-based, drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing within the GLM framework. I have experience providing therapy with individuals, families, and groups, and I value the opportunity to work with clients from diverse backgrounds.
Outside of work, I find balance through travel, hiking, paddleboarding, backpacking, and camping. I’m also a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer and strongly believe in the connection between physical health and mental health—advocating for sleep, movement, and nutrition as key components of wellness. Animals hold a special place in my heart as well; my dog Boomer used to join me for in-person sessions in Utah and still makes the occasional guest appearance in telehealth sessions.
Professional experience
20 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Parenting issues Anger management Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Coping with life changes, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
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She is very well rounded and I have seen help in so many ways since working with her
Written on Nov 09, 2025 after therapy with Jennifer for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and parenting issues
I find our meetings helpful
Written on Oct 14, 2025 after therapy with Jennifer for 4 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Jenn is the best. Literally has saved my life.
Written on Sep 17, 2025 after therapy with Jennifer for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes
I enjoy working with Jennifer. She gives me good things to think about. Reinforces when it's needed and challenges me when that is appropriate too
Written on Sep 13, 2025 after therapy with Jennifer for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Jennifer is wonderful and has been so helpful!
Written on Jul 22, 2025 after therapy with Jennifer for 11 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Jennifer does a great job listening to what I have to say, and reading between the lines to help me more impactful than I could have imagined. She’s on time and professional, I highly recommend her.
Written on Jul 21, 2025 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, eating disorders, and anger management
She's great, she listens well and offers real applicable advice and solutions to help me work through my issues. Glad I've been able to work with her.
Written on Jun 23, 2025 after therapy with Jennifer for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
Jennifer has been very helpful. She listens well and provides good feedback and suggestions.
Written on Apr 21, 2025 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Jennifer has been kind and understanding. So far just the fact that she listens to me without any judgement is very important. I feel very comfortable talking with her and that has been a big help for me
Written on Mar 30, 2025 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, and grief
extremely helpful. active listening and give tools to deal with new/unfamiliar situations and solutions to problems either new or existing with interpersonal relationships.
Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with Jennifer for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Love my time with Jennifer Fitkin.
Written on Aug 26, 2024 after therapy with Jennifer for 1 year on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Jennifer is amazing. She is kind, intelligent, caring and very skilled. I feel lucky to have her as my therapist.
Written on Apr 09, 2024 after therapy with Jennifer for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s amazing :)
Written on Apr 07, 2024 after therapy with Jennifer for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Jennifer has been my therapist and confidante as I have worked to resolve feelings of intense loneliness, dealt with difficult family relationships, searched for new employment, and entered the dating world. Jennifer is insightful, calm, caring and engaged as she helps me evaluate situations with a healthy perspective. Working with Jennifer and on my own, I have found new grounding and centering and have been able to bounce things off of her- I appreciate that she provides honest feedback and guidance, and helps me understand my feelings, without trying to direct every situation. She's a great therapist and I'm really glad to be working with her!
Written on Apr 01, 2024 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Amazing! Listens to what is happening and has a great focus on reframing your point of view!
Written on Feb 08, 2024 after therapy with Jennifer for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Jennifer Fitkin is amazing. I really enjoy working with her. I feel like she always hears me and understands what I’m trying to convey.
Written on Feb 02, 2024 after therapy with Jennifer for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
Very compassionate and knowledgeable
Written on Jan 26, 2024 after therapy with Jennifer for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
It is a pleasure to work with Jennifer, she is a wonderful listener, gives back wonderful advice, and helps me work through situations in order for me to better understand, and confirm that the decisions I am making are correct.
Written on Jan 24, 2024 after therapy with Jennifer for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd
Jennifer truly has saved my life! Her kindness, understanding, and ability to connect are one in a million. I love that I’m given “homework” so I feel like my session is more beneficial than just one day. Thank you, Jennifer!
Written on Dec 18, 2023 after therapy with Jennifer for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Jennifer is great. She has been one of my favorite therapists I've ever had and its nice that she has a great understanding of what I'm going through and is very supporting of me in a challenging way.
Written on Nov 27, 2023 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I have always been so hesitant to talk to a therapist but having Jen as mine has improved my mental well-being a lot. It now seems ridiculous to me not to go to therapy weekly at all. It’s keeping my mind fit the way, exercise would my body and Jen is an awesome trainer!
Written on Jul 16, 2023 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Great listener, picking through the information to identify the problem and work on identifying possible solutions from there. Thanks Jen!
Written on Jul 07, 2023 after therapy with Jennifer for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Couldn't recomend her more. A true professional with an amazing attitude. Very punctual and always ready to talk.
Written on Jun 30, 2023 after therapy with Jennifer for 1 month on issues concerning depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Jennifer genuinely listens and gives helpful feedback that for me has been life-changing. She has been a great touchstone of emotional support for me through tough times and has given me a clear picture of healthy direction after asking pointed questions in our sessions time and time again.
Written on May 13, 2023 after therapy with Jennifer for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
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