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Jennifer Bickford, LPCC
Minnesota
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- Mindfulness practice
About Jennifer
Jennifer Bickford is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) practicing in Minnesota with 11 years of experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem difficulties, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, life transitions, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is practical and conversational. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She pairs that with client-centered techniques that focus on how a person experiences their situation. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing also appear in sessions when they fit the goals.
Sessions often begin by identifying a specific problem and small steps to change it. Jennifer listens for patterns in thinking and behavior that keep problems going. She offers concrete experiments and reflective questions to test new ways of responding. Goals are set together and revisited as progress continues.
Her background includes a range of clinical settings over more than a decade. That experience has shaped a style that balances practical skills practice with conversational reflection. She draws on narrative techniques when shaping personal stories and motivation-based methods when change feels stalled.
People who prefer straightforward, skills-focused work tend to find this approach useful. The focus is on clear, manageable actions that fit everyday life. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking to ensure they match needs.
Using CBT, client-centered work, and mindfulness online
Jennifer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral changes. CBT sessions focus on concrete skills such as tracking situations, noticing automatic thoughts, and practicing alternative responses to reduce distress.She also uses client-centered methods that emphasize the person’s experience through reflective questions and active listening. Mindfulness therapy is offered as a set of simple practices to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Each approach helps with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, and coping with life changes in slightly different ways.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Jennifer collaborates with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences and adjusts the plan as needed. This is a shared process that starts with a short assessment and goal-setting conversation.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into busy days, support shorter check-ins when time is limited, and allow work on thought records and behavioral experiments between meetings. Ask about current session options when you complete the matching questionnaire to plan what will work best.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting, life changes, and compassion fatigue.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and conversational, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches to notice patterns and try new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience in clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LPCC, listed as MN LPCC, and practices in Minnesota.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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