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- Person-centered approach
- Practical tools
- Compassionate support
About Jennifer
Jennifer Bickford is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed, drained, or stuck. She uses a warm, person-centered approach to build a supportive connection and help clients notice strengths they already have. Jennifer aims to tailor sessions to each person's needs and pace so change feels manageable.
She combines client-centered work with practical tools drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. Sessions often use reflective questions and collaborative planning to help people test new ways of thinking and acting. That practical focus is intended to make everyday challenges feel more solvable.
Jennifer has worked in counseling for 11 years and brings experience with a wide range of concerns. Her specialty areas include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses issues such as attachment concerns, body image, chronic pain and illness, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
Her style is interactive and respectful. She aims to meet clients where they are and to help them identify internal resources instead of framing them as broken. People who prefer a kind, thoughtful listener with a focus on practical steps may find this approach helpful.
Jennifer practices in Minnesota and offers sessions in English. To begin, she asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
She combines client-centered work with practical tools drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. Sessions often use reflective questions and collaborative planning to help people test new ways of thinking and acting. That practical focus is intended to make everyday challenges feel more solvable.
Jennifer has worked in counseling for 11 years and brings experience with a wide range of concerns. Her specialty areas include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses issues such as attachment concerns, body image, chronic pain and illness, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
Her style is interactive and respectful. She aims to meet clients where they are and to help them identify internal resources instead of framing them as broken. People who prefer a kind, thoughtful listener with a focus on practical steps may find this approach helpful.
Jennifer practices in Minnesota and offers sessions in English. To begin, she asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and tailoring the conversation to each person's needs. The therapist focuses on understanding your perspective and helping you find your own solutions, which can help with relationship strain, self-esteem, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It uses simple exercises and step-by-step plans to test new thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, depressive patterns, and unhelpful habits.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept away by them. Short practices and attention training can help with stress, chronic pain, and emotional reactivity.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs to decide which methods to try. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is helping you reach realistic goals.
Confirm the available session options before booking because formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and continue momentum between appointments. It also can allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight or audio-only sessions when video isn’t convenient. Licensed professionals generally work with you to match session length and frequency to your life and goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jennifer commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting, and compassion fatigue, among other challenges.
What is her general therapy style like?
Her style is warm and interactive, focused on meeting people where they are and using reflective questioning to guide sessions and plan change.
How much counseling experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working with people from diverse backgrounds across a variety of concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this clinician?
She is a Minnesota Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, listed as LPCC, and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.