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Jennifer Kordell

Jennifer Kordell

LICSW

Minnesota

Person-centered therapist focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LICSW
License
LICSW, Minnesota / 23892
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
Minnesota

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    • Warm and direct
    • Motivation-focused
    • Skills oriented

    About Jennifer

    Jennifer Kordell is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota. She offers a warm, direct, and patient approach that centers each person’s experience. Jennifer focuses on meeting people where they are and moving at a pace that feels comfortable.

    She uses a person-centered style that treats clients as the experts on their own lives. Sessions start with listening and identifying small, practical steps toward the goals a person chooses. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and build momentum when motivation feels low.

    Jennifer blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when helpful, teaching straightforward tools for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and intense emotions. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to help with grounding, emotion regulation, and staying present during difficult moments. The focus is on usable skills, not labels or lengthy explanations.

    Her specialty areas include stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, career issues, and compassion fatigue. Additional interests include body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and end-of-life counseling.

    Jennifer has three years of clinical experience and speaks English. Her work aims to be practical and collaborative so people can begin making small changes that add up over time.

  2. How therapeutic approaches fit into online care

    Jennifer often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their reasons for change and build motivation one step at a time. This approach focuses on asking open questions, listening for what matters, and supporting small, achievable goals that feel personally meaningful.

    She also practices Client-Centered Therapy, which means the sessions begin with listening and following the person's lead. That approach helps when someone needs a calm, nonjudgmental place to make sense of stress, grief, or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) skills are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and practice clear, actionable strategies for anxiety, depression, and coping skills.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and daily life. That decision can shift over time as needs change and progress is made.

    Session formats in the original biography were not specified for every setting, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commutes, and allow for check-ins during evenings. Phone or video sessions can be useful when someone prefers not to be on camera or needs a quicker check-in, while longer sessions allow for teaching new skills and processing harder experiences.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Body imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesNarcissismSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative Therapy

    Experience

    3+ years

    Listed in

    Minnesota

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

    Jennifer helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, career stress, and compassion fatigue, among other issues.

    What is Jennifer's general therapy style?

    Her style is casual, warm, direct, and patient. She uses a person-centered approach and incorporates practical skills from Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness when helpful.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    Jennifer has three years of experience working in clinical social work settings.

    What are her credentials and where is she located?

    She holds a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential (LICSW) and practices from Minnesota.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    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 paid for and what does it cost?

    Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the first steps to begin working together?

    Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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