Jennifer Picanso-Sutton

Jennifer Picanso-Sutton is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Oregon. She brings 13 years of experience helping people navigate depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship worries, and trauma. She aims to make beginning therapy feel manageable and straightforward for someone taking that first step.

She takes a warm, nonjudgmental approach in sessions. Jennifer creates space for people to talk through hard feelings and confusing situations. She listens first and helps people make sense of where they are right now before suggesting next steps.

Her work often focuses on practical skills people can use outside sessions. That includes ways to handle overwhelming emotions, manage stress, and improve communication. She also helps clients address issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, and codependency.

Jennifer uses several well known therapy methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, the Gottman Method, and client-centered work. She adapts these approaches to fit each person's needs and goals rather than applying a single technique to everyone.

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, small experiments between appointments, and skills people can try in daily life. She encourages honest conversation and practical steps that help people feel more in control and connected.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based actions. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and when someone wants more clarity about what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses simple exercises to change patterns that cause distress. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and habit change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships, which can be helpful for people who feel easily overwhelmed or reactive.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jennifer will collaborate with each person to choose or blend methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She generally starts by listening, setting small goals, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions around work or caregiving responsibilities. Online work can reduce travel time and make short check-ins more feasible on busy days. The specific session formats used by this therapist are not listed here, so please confirm current options before booking to ensure they fit your routine and needs.