- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Jennifer
Jennifer Kirkpatrick is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio with seven years of experience. She works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship issues, parenting concerns, and sleep or eating difficulties.
She uses straightforward, goal-focused work to address day-to-day problems and longer standing patterns. Sessions often include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking. Jennifer also draws on client-centered approaches to listen and respond to what matters to the person in front of her.
In practical terms she helps people develop skills to manage strong feelings, break cycles of reactivity, and handle conflict more calmly. She can coach on communication in relationships and on managing work or family stress that ramps up anger and frustration.
Her style emphasizes concrete steps - noticing thoughts, trying small behavior changes, and checking what works next. Motivational interviewing techniques are used when someone wants to make a change but feels stuck.
Jennifer holds a master’s degree in clinical mental health and combines CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused ideas in sessions. People meet to set short-term goals and track progress with simple exercises and conversational problem-solving.
Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Jennifer uses practical approaches online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and shapes sessions around their priorities rather than a fixed script.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It is useful for anger that comes from negative thinking, stress, or patterns that repeat at home or work. CBT emphasizes small experiments and skill practice between sessions.
Mindfulness therapy brings attention to present-moment experience. Simple mindfulness exercises can reduce reactivity and help someone notice the urge to snap before it turns into a heated response.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying a CBT technique for a few weeks, then adding motivational interviewing or mindfulness practices if needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins that work during a lunch break or video visits when travel is difficult. Choosing a format can help match therapy to everyday schedules without promising any particular service.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related problems does she support?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship strain, parenting challenges, sleep and eating issues.
What is her style in sessions?
She uses goal-focused, practical work that blends client-centered listening with concrete skills and problem-solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, depression, and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC and an LPCC licensed in Ohio and holds a master’s degree in clinical mental health.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.