Jennifer Kordell

Jennifer Kordell is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who centers conversations on the person in front of her. She brings a calm, warm, and direct style to sessions and focuses on helping people where they are today. Jennifer aims to meet clients at their pace so change feels manageable rather than overwhelming.

She uses a person-centered approach that trusts each person as the expert on their life. Sessions often emphasize building on existing strengths and guiding toward realistic goals. Jennifer blends practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and skills from dialectical behavior therapy when useful.

Her background includes work with people experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue. She has experience supporting concerns such as body image, codependency, communication problems, control issues, and life purpose. Hospice and end-of-life counseling is also listed among her focus areas.

Jennifer earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and holds an LICSW. She has practiced in clinical and non-clinical settings and reports experience working with a variety of cultures and populations. Her approach is collaborative and practical, with patience for gradual progress.

Sessions are typically offered during weekday evenings according to her availability. People who prefer slower pacing, gentle guidance, or straightforward coaching on coping strategies may find her style helpful. To begin, she asks clients to share their immediate needs and goals so together they can plan the next steps.

How her approaches shape online support

Jennifer often uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means conversations focus on the person's experience and priorities. This approach helps when someone needs a patient listener and guidance that follows their pace rather than a preset plan.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify unhelpful thinking and test small behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes because it offers clear strategies to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jennifer will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts as needs change. That discussion happens early so sessions feel relevant and practical.

The biography states she is comfortable using live chat, video, and phone, so confirm which formats she currently offers before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into weekday evenings, shorten commute time, and allow brief check-ins when a full session isn't needed. They let people use approaches like CBT homework, mindfulness practice, and DBT skills coaching in ways that fit everyday life without promising a particular outcome.