I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah, Colorado and Florida, as well as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Iowa. I have been working as a therapist for over 19 years. I was initially licensed in Iowa, and have 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.
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
UT LCSW 11774091-3501
CO CSW CSW.09928495
FL LCSW SW20583
IA LISW 06796
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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