ZsaZsa Jenkins , LCSW

Zsa Zsa Jenkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 45 years of experience in assessment, case management, and counseling. She has provided individual, group, and marriage and family therapy, and has extensive experience in crisis intervention. Her professional background spans Children's Protective Services, community mental health, hospitals, independent practice, military bases, and non-profit agencies.

Jenkins has a particular affinity for group counseling and for working individually with adults aged 25 and older. She approaches therapy with a focus on identifying the most important issues a person wants to address and helping them grow through the process they have chosen. Her primary treatment orientations include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing, and she also uses eclectic and solution-focused brief therapy techniques when appropriate.

She encourages open discussion of any concerns about procedures so those matters can be addressed as they arise. If doubts persist about the fit between a person and her approach, she recommends seeking a second opinion from another mental health professional. Jenkins aims to create a collaborative environment in which clients and the therapist work together toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the center of the process and emphasizes empathy, active listening, and supporting the client's own insights. This approach is useful for building self-esteem, exploring relationships, and navigating life transitions by helping people articulate their goals and values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on understanding and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical skills and structured exercises. It is commonly used for symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and other mood-related concerns by teaching strategies to manage reactions and problem-solve.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen their motivation for change. It can be especially helpful for clients facing major life changes or who want support with commitment to treatment goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and can adapt techniques over time as those needs evolve.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging offers flexibility and accessibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options can make it easier to attend sessions when balancing work, caregiving, mobility, or geographic limitations, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver consistent therapeutic support.