Jennifer Kirkpatrick, LPC, LPCC

Jennifer Kirkpatrick is a licensed professional counselor (LPC, LPCC) based in Ohio who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, and jealousy. She also supports people dealing with trauma, mood disorders, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, and career or life transitions. Her approach aims to be practical and straightforward for people seeking change.

Jennifer keeps sessions focused on solving immediate problems and building skills for the future. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts. She also draws on client-centered methods to keep conversations grounded in each person's values and strengths.

Her background includes seven years of clinical work and a master’s degree in clinical mental health. Jennifer pairs structured exercises with open conversation so clients get both tools and time to reflect. She avoids one-size-fits-all plans and helps each person shape steps that fit their life.

Jennifer often brings mindfulness practices into sessions to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness. When relationship concerns come up she may use principles from the Gottman Method to help partners communicate more clearly and solve recurring problems. Motivational interviewing is used when people want help setting goals or finding the motivation to change.

People who meet with Jennifer can expect a steady, nonjudgmental presence and practical strategies to try between sessions. She encourages small, manageable steps and checks progress as goals evolve.

Approaches for change and how they work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s priorities. A therapist offers empathy, reflects what they hear, and helps clients notice choices and strengths. This approach supports people who want a space to sort through feelings and decide next steps.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is skills-based and goal-oriented. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try specific exercises to change behavior and mood. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, obsessive thoughts, and many daily struggles.

The Gottman Method provides clear communication and problem-solving tools for relationship concerns. It teaches ways to talk about difficult topics and manage recurring conflicts in more constructive ways.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences, then suggest methods to try. Sessions can be adjusted over time if something isn’t working or if priorities change.

Confirm current session options before booking to know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during breaks or between errands. It can also make it simpler to use tools like guided exercises, thought records, or brief coaching moments between longer meetings.