Jennifer Stratton

Jennifer Stratton is a licensed counselor who focuses on practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and mood shifts. She holds LPC-MH (Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health) and LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) credentials and sees clients from Minnesota. Her style is compassionate and straightforward, aimed at helping people manage hard days and regain steady routines.

She uses evidence-based techniques to help with symptoms like depression, bipolar mood swings, ADHD, and reactions to trauma and abuse. Sessions often include building coping skills, addressing impulsive behaviors, and improving self-esteem. Jennifer pays attention to how isolation, shame, and guilt can get in the way of recovery.

Jennifer also supports people dealing with addiction, codependency, caregiver stress, and challenges related to intellectual disability. She has specific experience with first responder issues and seasonal affective disorder. Her work is person-centered, so priorities are set together with each client based on immediate needs.

With five years of clinical experience, she blends practical tools and open conversation. Clients can expect clear goals, skills to use between sessions, and regular check-ins on progress. The aim is to help people find manageable steps forward when life feels stuck.

Jennifer welcomes people from varied backgrounds and belief systems. She encourages anyone looking for support to consider their goals and reach out to learn whether her approach fits their needs.

How evidence-based approaches fit into online care

Jennifer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common problems like anxiety and depression. One approach focuses on building practical coping skills that reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning, using short exercises and behavioral experiments that clients try between sessions. Another approach targets trauma recovery and mood regulation by helping clients notice patterns, practice grounding or emotion-regulation strategies, and create step-by-step plans for difficult moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, consider the client's goals and preferences, and adapt techniques over time so sessions match what helps most. Collaboration guides which tools are emphasized and how quickly the plan shifts.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking since the profile does not list them. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use different tools during therapy, such as in-session skill practice or guided homework, while keeping the focus on realistic changes that fit everyday life.