Jacqueline Walz, LICSW

Jacqueline Walz is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. She also assists with issues around eating, self-esteem, career concerns, and compassion fatigue. Jacqueline practices in Minnesota and offers a warm, patient presence to people looking for steady support during difficult times.

Her approach centers on the person in front of her. Sessions begin by asking where the client is and what matters most right now. Jacqueline uses practical, down-to-earth conversation to identify small, workable steps. She draws on techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people test new behaviors and change unhelpful thinking patterns.

Jacqueline also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who want to make changes but feel stuck. Narrative Therapy is part of her work too, helping clients reframe their stories and notice strengths they may have overlooked. Her style is inviting, nonjudgmental, and coaching-oriented when that fits the person's goals.

She has experience with older adults and issues related to aging and geriatric concerns, including hospice and end-of-life counseling. Jacqueline has three years of documented experience as a practicing LICSW and brings leadership and employee coaching experience from previous roles.

People who choose to work with Jacqueline can expect patient listening, practical goal-setting, and collaborative planning. She encourages honest conversation and focuses on what moves a person forward in everyday life.

How her approaches guide online work

Jacqueline blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing into straightforward conversations. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or lift mood. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel ambivalent about change by exploring values and building internal motivation.

She also uses Narrative Therapy to help people rewrite the stories they tell about themselves and notice strengths they may have missed. These approaches suit grief, life transitions, self-esteem and many aging-related concerns because they focus on practical steps and personal meaning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jacqueline collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and day-to-day life. She checks in regularly to adjust tactics and keeps the plan focused on what the client wants to accomplish.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow follow-up conversations between appointments. Talk with Jacqueline about what will work best for meeting times and session length so therapy fits your routine.