Jennifer McHorse, LCSW, CSW
Practical, person-focused therapy for real-life struggles
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How Jennifer works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in
- Arizona, Colorado, California
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jennifer
Jennifer McHorse is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of practice experience in Arizona. She brings a straightforward, down-to-earth style and aims to meet people where they are. Jennifer emphasizes short-term, practical work that focuses on real problems and real outcomes.
She often uses goal-focused methods to help people make lifestyle changes and reduce distress from stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions. Anger is one of the concerns she addresses, alongside grief, relationship struggles, and parenting stress.
Background and approach
Sessions are guided by the person’s priorities rather than a preset agenda. Jennifer describes her approach as nonjudgmental and authentic. She listens first, then helps people build steps they can try between sessions.
That might include small behavior changes, new ways of thinking about problems, or targeted tools to manage panic and mood symptoms. Her clinical work draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These methods are used in flexible combinations to match each person’s situation and goals.
People who reach out can expect practical strategies and a clear plan for progress. Jennifer also pays attention to how stressors like work demands, caregiving, or chronic health issues affect day-to-day functioning. She aims to help people increase wellbeing and move toward goals at a pace that fits them.
What Jennifer works with
Everything Jennifer lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jennifer's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Jennifer lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Jennifer often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety, panic, and mood swings. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clear, short-term goals and building on what already works so people can see progress quickly.Finding the right approach is part of the process and happens together. She will collaborate with clients to decide which methods match their goals, concerns, and daily life. That may mean combining techniques across approaches and adjusting plans as needs change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging options offer brief check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep momentum while working toward change.
Questions people ask about Jennifer
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting stress, anger, and work-related problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is direct and nonjudgmental, favoring short-term, solution-focused work. Sessions emphasize practical steps and real-world changes people can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience practicing social work and clinical therapy in a variety of settings.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds LCSW credentials and is licensed in Arizona and Colorado as AZ LCSW and CO LCSW, with practice located in Arizona.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.