Jennifer Picanso-Sutton

Jennifer Picanso-Sutton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oregon with 13 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem. She also focuses on issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication struggles, and isolation.

She trained at the University of Southern California, where she completed her Master of Social Work. In sessions she uses straightforward, evidence-informed approaches to address what is happening now and what gets in the way of daily functioning. Conversations are practical and down-to-earth, aimed at reducing overwhelming feelings and improving coping skills.

Her approach draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and the Gottman Method. These methods are used to help people notice patterns, try small experiments, and change unhelpful thinking or behavior.

Jennifer works collaboratively to set goals that matter to each person. She offers support for people processing trauma, rethinking relationships, or managing addictive behaviors. Sessions often include skill practice, direct feedback, and planning for what to do between meetings.

If someone is unsure how to begin, she asks concrete questions about current problems and priorities, then maps out small first steps together. The emphasis is on clear, practical work that can fit into a busy life.

How therapy approaches are used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that align with personal values. It can help when someone feels lost about meaning or purpose and wants practical ways to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete steps to test and change unhelpful patterns. This approach is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress that interfere with daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jennifer will talk with each person about what matters to them and try methods that fit those goals. That collaboration means approaches can be adjusted as needed, with the client helping decide what feels most useful.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. It can also make it simpler to practice new skills between meetings and to bring real-life situations into conversation. Licensed professionals typically adapt exercises and homework for a virtual setting so sessions remain practical and focused on everyday changes.