Jacqueline Kipfer, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 15 years in practice

Jacqueline Kipfer is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and low self-esteem.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149.019332 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1275264541 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English

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About Jacqueline

Jacqueline Kipfer is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and low self-esteem. She supports clients who are trying to cope with life changes and find more motivation and confidence. Jacqueline writes plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person.

Her approach aims to make sessions feel calm and nonjudgmental. She creates space for people to talk about difficult feelings without pressure.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on practical steps that fit daily life and personal goals. Jacqueline draws from several evidence-informed approaches to shape her work. She uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose values-based actions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and develop new habits. Client-centered methods keep the person’s experience central and drive the pace of change. Over 15 years she has supported people through loss, workplace stress, caregiver strain, and challenges like smoking or vaping cessation.

She also addresses issues such as forgiveness, guilt, and finding life purpose. Jacqueline aims to help people build self-love and better communication skills. Sessions are practical and collaborative.

Jacqueline helps each person set achievable goals, track small wins, and adjust strategies as needed. She encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Jacqueline names

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Online support

How Jacqueline’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and making changes that stick. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thinking patterns and trying practical behavior changes to reduce distress and improve routine functioning. Client-centered therapy centers the person’s experience and guides the pace and focus based on what feels most important to them.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Jacqueline will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that seem to fit. She treats the first few sessions as a time to test what helps and adjust plans collaboratively.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this work. Video calls let people use visual cues during sessions and are good for deeper conversations. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be a simple option for check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for shorter check-ins, coping tools between sessions, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep momentum between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Jacqueline address?

She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and life changes, plus related issues like caregiver stress and workplace problems.

What is her therapy style like?

Jacqueline keeps sessions calm and nonjudgmental. She listens closely and works at a pace the person finds comfortable.

What experience does she bring?

She has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

Jacqueline holds an LCSW license in Illinois and practices from that state.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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