Jennifer Laska is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the State of Texas, dedicated to providing exceptional therapy services to individuals and families. With a career spanning over 30 years across diverse medical and mental health settings, Jennifer has honed her expertise to address a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges.
Jennifer's therapeutic approach is a blend of evidence-based techniques and a deep understanding of human behavior. She adeptly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and other modalities to create tailored treatment plans that resonate with each client's unique needs. Jennifer brings a profound sense of empathy and insight to help families navigate the intricacies of their journey.
Jennifer's therapeutic style is marked by her warm and empathetic demeanor, providing a safe space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions openly. Her Strengths-Based approach empowers individuals and families to harness their innate abilities and resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-discovery. With a deep commitment to the well-being of her clients, Jennifer collaborates closely with them to create a collaborative and nurturing therapeutic alliance.
Jennifer is committed to maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which serves as a safe harbor for people of all backgrounds. Jennifer offers flexible night and weekend hours with remote therapy sessions, and welcomes new clients to reach out for a free consultation.
Adoption & foster care - Support around pre- and post-adoption challenges including family dynamics, challenging behaviors, attachment issues, and navigation of the child welfare system or adoption agencies
Adolescent mental health - Working with adolescents, teenagers, and parents on social, academic, and/or emotional challenges throughout teenage years; addressing anxiety, family conflicts, peer relationships, school stress, transition to college, social media pressures, self-esteem, hopelessness about the future, emotional disregulation
Caregiver stress & support - Coping with anxiety, stress, fatigue, and burnout related to caring for a loved one; balancing the needs of others with one's own needs and health
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Family issues - Promoting communication and supporting family members to address challenges and reduce conflict and distress
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Jennifer Laska is not in-network with any insurances.
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Years of Experience: 26 years
University of Texas at Austin, Master of Science in Social Work, 1997
Texas: 32875
English