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Jordan L. Costen, LCSW

Starting therapy can feel like a significant step, especially when you’ve been carrying things on your own for a long time. My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, respected, and supported as you work toward clarity and emotional balance.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I work with individuals who are navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and questions related to identity and self-worth. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, self-aware individuals who feel stuck in patterns of overthinking, emotional exhaustion, or uncertainty about their next steps.
Together, we work to slow things down and understand what’s happening beneath the surface. Therapy with me is collaborative and practical—focused on increasing self-awareness while also building tools that help you manage stress, communicate more effectively, and move forward with greater confidence.
 

My Approach to Therapy

I believe therapy works best when it balances reflection, insight, and actionable strategies. Our sessions will often include:
• Identifying emotional patterns and triggers
• Challenging unhelpful or self-critical thought patterns
• Exploring relationship dynamics and boundaries
• Developing coping tools for anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm
My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and grounded in compassion. I strive to create an environment where clients feel safe being honest about their experiences, even when those experiences feel complicated or difficult to discuss.

 

Areas I Often Work With

I frequently support clients who are navigating:
• Anxiety and overthinking
• Relationship challenges
• Identity development and self-esteem
• LGBTQ+ identity and affirming care
• Life transitions and decision-making
• Trauma and past relational wounds
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling uncertain about how to move forward. Over time, our work focuses on helping them develop clarity, emotional stability, and a stronger sense of self.

My Background

Before becoming a therapist, my professional experiences were shaped by work in leadership, communications, and community engagement. These experiences continue to inform how I approach therapy today bringing both empathy and practical insight into the challenges people face in their personal and professional lives. In addition to my clinical work, I have been involved in advocacy and community initiatives focused on mental health, LGBTQ+ wellness, and youth empowerment. These experiences have reinforced my commitment to providing affirming and thoughtful care to individuals from diverse backgrounds.

What You Can Expect

Clients often describe our sessions as thoughtful, structured, and supportive. While therapy can involve difficult conversations, it is also a place where growth, insight, and meaningful change can occur. If you’re considering therapy, I invite you to reach out so we can determine whether working together feels like a good fit.