Jennifer Bickford, LPCC - Therapist in Minnesota

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy

About Jennifer

Jennifer Bickford is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor practicing in Minnesota with 11 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, and compassion fatigue.

Jennifer uses a person-centered way of working that focuses on listening and reflective questioning. Sessions aim to identify what is already working for the person and build on those strengths. She mixes practical strategies with conversational reflection so people can try small changes between meetings.

Her approach often includes cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behaviors. Mindfulness practices are introduced to help manage difficult feelings and increase moment-to-moment awareness. Narrative ideas are used to look at the stories people tell about themselves and consider different perspectives.

She has experience supporting people through life transitions, caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image and intimacy concerns, and a range of attachment and relationship problems. Jennifer also works with issues related to abandonment, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and a variety of personality and communication challenges.

People who work with her typically talk through practical coping skills as well as deeper patterns that affect daily life. The focus is on clear steps to reduce distress and build more manageable routines. To begin, readers can follow the site's intake flow to match with her and schedule a first session.

How her approaches translate to online work

Jennifer frequently uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflective questioning, and helping the person identify their own strengths and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to change patterns that increase stress and anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made. This is a collaborative process that can change over time based on what the client needs.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, because formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow a shorter check-in during a work or school break, or reduce the need to travel. Practical skills, thought exercises, and mindfulness practices all adapt well to virtual meetings, and the therapist will help determine how to use them effectively in the working arrangement chosen.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-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 issues Communication problems Control issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity InfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexuality Social anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

Minnesota

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address for young adults?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, depression, self-esteem, grief, trauma, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, and coping with life changes.

How would she describe her therapy style?

Her style is person-centered and interactive, using reflective questioning and practical techniques to build on a person's existing strengths.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 11 years of experience as a practicing clinician in Minnesota.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, licensed in Minnesota.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here.

How are costs handled for sessions?

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

What should I do to get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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