Jennifer Kim-Ardakani, LMFT
Therapist in Minnesota
Jennifer Kim-Ardakani is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Minnesota.
- License 4369 · Minnesota Expires December 2026
- NPI 1104697903 · national registry
- Experience and languages 7+ years in practice English
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About Jennifer
Jennifer Kim-Ardakani is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Minnesota. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and anger. Her approach is respectful and compassionate and she adjusts sessions to fit each person's needs.
She listens first and then works with clients to set practical goals. Jennifer draws on several counseling methods to guide conversations and skill building. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, improving communication, and learning ways to manage strong emotions.
Background and approach
Jennifer has seven years of clinical experience in outpatient and therapy settings in Minnesota. That background includes helping people with attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and problems with control and impulsivity. She also supports people dealing with divorce, forgiveness, guilt, shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
Her work combines evidence-informed talk approaches that teach coping skills with relationship-focused ideas that look at how interactions affect feelings. Clients can expect straightforward feedback, practiceable tools, and a calm, nonjudgmental tone in sessions. Jennifer encourages small steps and tracks progress over time.
Sessions are offered in English and are available through video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. Getting started involves completing a short questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the site's matching process.
Credentials
- LMFT (Minnesota)
- License 4369 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1104697903 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jennifer lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Jennifer names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Hypnotherapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the approaches Jennifer names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape present reactions and close connections, which can help with abandonment, attachment issues, and repeated conflict. The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication, reducing harmful patterns, and building skills for healthier interactions in close relationships.Deciding which approach fits best is a joint process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try different methods when needed, and pick techniques that feel right for the situation. That collaborative stance helps make sessions more useful and relevant to day-to-day life.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill practice, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can support shorter check-ins or ongoing coaching between longer sessions. These options aim to increase flexibility and keep care consistent across different routines and locations.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger. Additional focuses include attachment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and related concerns.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. The therapist listens, sets goals with the client, and teaches skills to manage emotions and improve communication.
What is the clinician's experience?
She has seven years of professional work experience providing clinical care in Minnesota settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
The clinician is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as MN LMFT, and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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