- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and ACT methods
- Attachment focused work
About Jennifer
Jennifer Kim-Ardakani is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MN LMFT, with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and anger. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices from Minnesota.
Jennifer focuses on practical ways to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. She uses conversation and structured exercises to help people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and build skills for handling hard moments. She often addresses attachment and communication problems that keep relationships feeling stuck.
Her approach draws on several therapy methods, including cognitive behavioral work to shift unhelpful thinking, acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and take action, and techniques from dialectical behavior work to manage strong emotions. She also integrates client-centered principles so sessions stay focused on the person's own goals and experience.
In session, Jennifer aims to make next steps concrete and manageable. She helps people break down overwhelming problems into small practices they can try between appointments. Topics she frequently addresses include abandonment worries, body image concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and struggles with guilt or shame.
People who want a clear plan and skills to use outside sessions tend to find this style helpful. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first appointment through the therapy platform.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and clarifies what matters most so small actions line up with values. It tends to be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and when someone wants a clearer sense of direction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and testing new ways of responding. It is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and managing upsetting thoughts in everyday situations.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. Jennifer will collaborate with each person to decide which tools fit their goals and preferences, adjusting methods as progress is made. That means sessions can include skills practice, values-based action plans, and problem-focused experiments chosen together.
Details about which online session formats are offered are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find it simpler to try skills between sessions when meetings are easier to schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and anger, plus related issues such as attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions mix conversational work with practical exercises. The focus is on clear skills and steps people can use between appointments.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional practice as a licensed therapist in Minnesota.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MN LMFT, and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first appointment.