- Person-centered approach
- Focus on stress
- Works on career concerns
About Jennifer
Jennifer Kordell is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who brings a calm, straightforward style to sessions. She uses a person-centered approach so the conversation stays focused on where the client is now. Her manner is warm and patient, and she encourages people to move at a pace that feels safe for them.
She describes her work as practical and grounded. Jennifer helps people talk through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and challenges with self-esteem. She also supports people navigating career concerns, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. Her additional focus areas include body image, caregiver stress, codependency, and issues like guilt and shame.
Jennifer uses methods that include client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness therapy, and motivational interviewing. In sessions she listens first and then helps clients set goals and try strategies that fit their daily life. She encourages building on existing strengths and practicing new skills between meetings.
She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is licensed in Minnesota as an LICSW. Her clinical background includes experience with older adults and people coping with depression and anxiety. Jennifer values learning from the people she works with and being part of their support system.
Sessions and scheduling are arranged through the platform. Prospective clients are encouraged to review session options and confirm the current formats before booking. Jennifer conducts work in English and is based in Minnesota.
How Jennifer's approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. Online sessions using this approach begin with the client describing goals and concerns while the therapist reflects and supports decision making. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and work stress. In an online setting clients may practice thought records, behavioral experiments, and skill drills between meetings. Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication strategies useful for intense feelings or workplace conflict. DBT skills can be practiced in short assignments and reviewed during sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as circumstances and priorities change.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, since format options are arranged through the platform. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow for brief check-ins on a workday evening, or remove commute time so sessions are more practical. Ask about the current session options to see how they would match daily life and obligations.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to work and life?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and career-related worries. Other focus areas include compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is casual, warm, direct, and patient. She uses a person-centered approach and integrates techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years of experience as a clinician and a longer history working in social work settings. Her background includes work with people dealing with depression and anxiety.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an LICSW, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Sessions are scheduled through the platform and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.