Jodi Schwartz

Jodi Schwartz is a licensed independent social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, and life changes. She brings two decades of experience working in medical settings and mental health clinics. Her approach is warm and practical, and she focuses on clear steps people can try between sessions.

She spent much of her career helping clients manage chronic health issues and navigate life crises. That work included connecting people with community resources like affordable housing, food assistance, and health insurance. Those practical supports are often part of her plan when they fit a person's needs.

In sessions she listens closely and meets people where they are emotionally and mentally. Her style combines client-centered care with cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused ideas. She shapes the conversation and goals around what each person wants to accomplish.

Jodi also uses mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept up in them. She encourages small, doable changes that build confidence and forward motion. Many clients come for help with relationships, self-esteem, grief, ADHD, or caregiver stress.

She holds an MA and practices as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, and as a South Carolina Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice, LISW-CP. Her base is South Carolina and sessions are conducted in English.

How her approaches guide online work

Client-centered work focuses on the person first and helps shape goals from what matters most to them. This approach is about listening, reflecting, and tailoring the conversation to each person's needs and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to test unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress related to work or life changes.

Mindfulness methods train simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without reacting immediately. These practices can reduce overwhelm and make it easier to act on goals rather than on impulse.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and will adjust plans as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, avoid travel time, and check in during a shorter break. Some people prefer audio over video when bandwidth or a quieter setup is helpful, while others favor video for face-to-face connection. The focus is on practical ways to make therapy work around everyday life rather than on one fixed format.