Jennifer Vandigo , LCSW

Jennifer Vandigo is a licensed clinical social worker who supports people as they move toward greater self-awareness and personal strength. She brings a compassionate, relational approach to counseling and emphasizes helping clients discover answers within themselves so they can better recognize their own value. Jennifer earned a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University in 1990 and has applied her clinical training across a variety of settings over the years.

Among her roles, she served as a program director at a residential treatment program for teens who had been in prison, providing individual, group, and family counseling. She also served in the Peace Corps in Jamaica as a medical social worker and helped establish a women's crisis center addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, and related forms of abuse. More recently, she completed a two-year program in advanced spiritual psychology that broadened the depth of her therapeutic skills.

Jennifer has provided counseling for a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and parenting challenges, and sexual assault recovery. She prioritizes the connection and comfort clients feel with their therapist and strives to create a supportive, empathetic space for exploration and growth. Jennifer holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and also holds a Master of Social Work degree.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Jennifer primarily integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship so clients feel heard and supported while exploring personal challenges and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and introduces practical strategies to manage emotions, cope with stress, and address symptoms of anxiety or depression.

She also uses elements of emotionally-focused therapy when relationship dynamics or attachment patterns are central concerns; this approach helps partners and families express needs and rebuild connection. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - the therapist works with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring to sessions.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules, easier access from different locations, and multiple ways to engage in treatment. These options allow clients to participate in therapy in formats that feel most comfortable and practical while working with licensed professionals and therapists to make meaningful progress.