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Jennifer Fitkin, LCSW, LISW

Stress, Anxiety Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Depression
Video Phone Messaging

About me

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. I have been working as a therapist for over 20 years. I was initially licensed in Iowa, and have also physically worked in Nevada, Australia, and Utah. I started my career in a girls’ residential treatment facility and have also worked in community-based settings with foster care youth and juvenile justice youth. In addition, I worked in a men’s medium security prison supporting rehabilitation and reintegration. I have worked as a therapist, clinical supervisor, deputy senior clinician and senior clinician. Most recently, I was the Clinical Director of a residential treatment facility working with attachment issues.

I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Social Work degrees from the University of Northern Iowa. I have received additional training in Functional Family Therapy (FFT), Schema Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and The Good Lives Model (GLM). I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in a strengths-based approach within the GLM framework. I have experience with family, group and individual therapy and enjoy the challenge of working with diverse clients.

When not working, I enjoy traveling, hiking, paddleboarding, backpacking and camping. I like physical challenges as well, and am a CrossFit L1 Trainer, who advocates for exercise and nutrition as an important part of maintaining good mental health. I also love animals and my dog, Boomer, regularly attended with me in-person while working in Utah, and occasionally makes an appearance on telehealth sessions.

Professional experience

19 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

License information

TX LCSW 115783

FL LCSW SW20583

IA LISW 06796

UT LCSW 11774091-3501

CO CSW CSW.09928495

Reviews

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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