Jacqueline Walz, LICSW

Jacqueline Walz is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, eating and body image concerns, low self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes. She also supports those facing compassion fatigue and end-of-life matters. Jacqueline brings a calm, patient manner to sessions and focuses on what matters most to each person.

Jacqueline uses practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside motivational interviewing and narrative and solution-focused ideas. She works in short, focused conversations when helpful and also spends time exploring the stories people tell about themselves. Sessions are straightforward and aimed at building skills people can use between meetings.

Her background includes work with aging and geriatric issues and hospice and end-of-life counseling, which informs a gentle approach to grief and loss. Jacqueline also draws on experience in workplace coaching to address career stress and burnout. The LICSW credential signals a professional clinical social work license in Minnesota.

Jacqueline typically meets with adults one-on-one. She aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space and listens first to understand each person’s priorities. From there she helps set small, achievable goals and tracks progress together.

People who choose her often want clear steps and practical strategies for daily life. She blends skill-building with compassionate support to help people regain steadiness and move toward their goals.

How Jacqueline Uses Practical Approaches Online

Jacqueline commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing during online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world experiments so people can change how they feel and act. Motivational Interviewing centers on a person’s own reasons for change and helps increase commitment to specific goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jacqueline will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made, keeping sessions collaborative and goal-directed.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face-to-face from wherever they are, while phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when someone needs flexibility during a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines while using the therapeutic approaches described above.