Jennifer Kordell

Warm, practical therapy with skills focus

LICSW Minnesota

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Jennifer

Jennifer Kordell is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota who centers her work on practical, skills-based approaches alongside a warm, person-centered stance.

Background and approach

She integrates cognitive behavioral ideas with mindfulness and dialectical strategies to help clients notice unhelpful patterns, build coping skills, and take manageable steps toward change. Her manner is described as casual, direct, and patient, and she emphasizes starting from where a person currently is so progress unfolds at a comfortable pace.

With three years of experience as a clinician, Jennifer brings focused attention to concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, career questions, and compassion fatigue. She also offers support around issues like body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, forgiveness, end-of-life and hospice counseling, isolation, and questions about life purpose and money.

Jennifer values collaboration and works to amplify each client’s strengths while helping them move toward their stated goals. Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

She practices in English and does not currently accept international clients. Prospective clients are invited to begin by completing a short intake questionnaire and scheduling according to availability.

Practical strategies and supportive online care

Jennifer often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, practice alternative responses, and develop concrete coping skills for anxiety, depression, stress, and related concerns. She also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and working from each person’s strengths so goals evolve at a comfortable pace and are rooted in what matters most to the client. Dialectical behavior therapy elements are woven in when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills are helpful for managing intense feelings and relationship stressors.

Finding the right combination of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to clarify goals, try different strategies, and adjust methods based on what matches their needs and preferences. That cooperative stance helps ensure treatment stays practical and relevant to everyday life.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and for choosing how to communicate. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy routines and to access support from wherever the client is located in Minnesota while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this clinician commonly address?

Jennifer works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, career concerns, and compassion fatigue, among other related issues.

How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?

The style blends a person-centered, warm and patient stance with practical methods such as cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative elements to support skill-building and insight.

What is the therapist's background and experience?

She has three years of clinical experience and has worked with a range of populations, often supporting people coping with depression and anxiety while learning from diverse cultural perspectives.

What credentials and location are listed for this provider?

The clinician holds the credential LICSW and practices in Minnesota; the license detail is MN LICSW 23892.

Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does the therapist offer?

Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and needs.

How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the clinician's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping 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

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English