Jennifer Plunkett Skibins, LCSW

Jennifer Plunkett Skibins meets people where they are and helps them move forward. She emphasizes practical steps that let clients regroup, refocus, and renew their commitment to life. Jennifer is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - with 19 years in the field and works from New York.

She listens for unhelpful patterns that keep people stuck. Then she and the client identify small changes to try in daily life. Sessions are straightforward and focused on what will make a real difference between visits.

Jennifer has supported people facing relationship strain, grief, and life transitions. She also addresses self-esteem concerns and family-of-origin issues. Her practice includes attention to aging and geriatric issues and to end-of-life and hospice-related matters when those topics arise.

Her style is collaborative. She helps clients name what matters most, set realistic goals, and test new ways of coping. Progress is tracked in simple, observable steps rather than abstract plans.

People who prefer direct, practical conversations about change often find this approach useful. Jennifer frames therapy as a partnership, with the client steering priorities and her offering tools and perspective to help reach them.

Approaches and what online work can look like

Jennifer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful behavior patterns and testing small, clear alternative actions in daily life to reduce distress and improve relationships. This method helps people facing grief, relationship strain, and transitions by breaking larger problems into manageable steps.

Another frequent focus is on attachment-related patterns. This approach looks at how early relationships shape current reactions and communication, and it helps clients practice new ways of connecting and setting boundaries in close relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which techniques match the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process may involve trying a few different methods and adjusting as progress is observed.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the therapist's current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people continue care during life transitions and while managing caregiving or medical commitments.