Jodi Schwartz, LICSW, LISW-CP

Jodi Schwartz is a licensed independent social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. She has particular experience supporting those living with chronic health issues and people facing caregiver strain. Jodi brings a calm, steady presence and practical focus to sessions.

She has two decades of experience in social work, including more than 15 years in medical settings. That background means she often blends clinical conversation with help finding community resources like housing or insurance support. Jodi’s work also covers relationship concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Her style is warm and interactive. She listens closely and meets people where they are emotionally and practically. Sessions emphasize clear goals and steps forward rather than long theoretical discussion.

Jodi uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also draws on solution-focused and client-centered ways of working to set realistic, measurable goals. Mindfulness techniques are offered to help manage stress and build present-moment coping skills.

When people come to Jodi they can expect straightforward planning, options for community support, and collaborative problem solving. She frames therapy as a shared effort and adapts the plan to each person’s needs and life circumstances.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's perspective and building a trusting working relationship. Online sessions using this approach emphasize active listening, reflective conversation, and tailoring the pace to what the client needs. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses structured steps to test and change unhelpful patterns. In an online setting CBT can include planning homework, reviewing patterns, and practicing new skills between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify goals and try methods that match those aims. If one approach doesn't fit, adjustments are made over time so sessions stay useful and focused on progress.

The therapist's biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow more flexibility for scheduling around appointments or caregiving. It also makes it easier to bring in concrete exercises, worksheets, and short in-between check-ins when helpful. Ultimately, the format and methods are chosen together to suit the client's needs and life routines.