Therapist profile
Jennifer Kirkpatrick, LPC, LPCC
Licensed counselor - Parenting and relationships
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- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Motivational interviewing
About Jennifer
Jennifer Kirkpatrick is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio with seven years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, relationship and family concerns, and a range of other issues. Sessions are offered in English and the practice does not accept international clients.
Jennifer uses straightforward, goal-focused work to help people manage present difficulties and build skills for the future. She commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thought patterns and on client-centered techniques to keep conversations grounded in each person’s priorities. Motivational interviewing and mindfulness approaches are used when someone needs clarity about changes they want to make.
Her style emphasizes practical strategies and clear steps. For a parent feeling overwhelmed, that could mean short behavior experiments, new ways to handle conflict, or scripts to try during hard conversations. For someone processing trauma, Jennifer combines present-day coping tools with work on thought patterns that keep problems active.
She also incorporates elements of the Gottman Method when relationship issues are central, focusing on communication habits and small, concrete changes people can practice between sessions. Sessions move at a steady pace and aim to leave people with something to try before the next meeting.
Jennifer’s training and seven years of clinical experience shape a straightforward approach. People who want clear steps, practical tools, and a focus on what matters most at home will find her work direct and task-oriented.
How sessions work
How Jennifer uses clinical approaches in online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s priorities. The therapist listens without directing, helps reflect what matters, and supports clients in naming goals and steps that feel workable. This approach is useful when someone needs clarity about what to change and how to start.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It involves noticing unhelpful thinking, testing beliefs with small experiments, and practicing new responses. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, eating and sleeping problems, and many stress-related issues at home.
Gottman Method ideas are used when relationship patterns are part of the concern. That means working on communication habits, reducing reactive cycles, and building simple routines that improve interactions over time.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about the client’s goals, try approaches that suit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques to keep using.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed in the biography. Ask which session types are offered and choose what fits your schedule - for example a shorter check-in if you need a brief session, or a video meeting if you prefer face-to-face interaction. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy home life without needing extra travel time.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Ohio
Languages
English
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What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, relationship and family issues, and related areas listed on her profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is practical and goal-focused, using client-centered conversations alongside cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness tools.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Ohio.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
What are her session formats and cost structure?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session options before booking.
How do I begin with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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