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Jennifer Kirkpatrick, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Jennifer is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Jennifer. View 55 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Michigan and Ohio

Recent reviews

Jennifer has been an unwaivering source of grounding and support. I started therapy with her during one of the hardest times of my life, but now that I am in much better surroundings I still meet with her regularly because she helps me understand myself more and more as time goes on and also helps me build much needed confidence in myself as I pursue my life goals.

Mar 2024

She’s amazing !

Aug 2023

More about Jennifer

  • 7 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC, LPCC

I am a licensed professional counselor with a master's degree in clinical mental health with experience in working with a multitude of concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting, and couples counseling. I also have extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) which has been a useful tool in helping others not only cope with current concerns, but assist them in coping with future endeavors.

I believe in creating a strong, trusting, therapeutic environment where people feel comfortable, motivated, and not judged. I use solution-focused techniques to assist in reaching goals and CBT techniques to help with concerns such as negative thought patterns. Every person is different and you will have your own individualized therapy and plan that tailors to your needs.

I really enjoy helping others explore their own strengths and I understand that sometimes it can be hard to put things into perspective. Sometimes that outside and non-judgmental assistance is what someone needs to get back on track or on a better track. You can do it!

Jennifer Maggar LPC NCC

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Self esteem Depression Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Autism and Asperger Syndrome Control issues Dissociation Eating and Food-Related Issues Family Problems Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Military and Veterans Issues Mood disorders Obsessions Compulsions and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality Disorders Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn exercise gambling) Self-Harm Sex Addiction Sexual Assault and Abuse Social anxiety and phobia

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Jennifer Kirkpatrick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750830972.

  • LPC · Michigan · 6401017130 · Expires February 2027
  • LPCC · Ohio · E.2001754 · Expires June 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Jennifer Kirkpatrick

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

55 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Great Recommend Amazing Comfortable Helpful Knowledgeable Listens Anxiety Understanding

Jennifer has been an unwaivering source of grounding and support. I started therapy with her during one of the hardest times of my life, but now that I am in much better surroundings I still meet with her regularly because she helps me understand myself more and more as time goes on and also helps me build much needed confidence in myself as I pursue my life goals.

Mar 2024

She’s amazing !

Aug 2023

She is great

Jul 2023

Jennifer has been such a positive force in my life since I began seeing her. She quickly helped me manage my most crucial stressors with helpful action items and coping skills before we started to tackle the deeper underlying issues. She's been so supportive and uplifting while still being straightforward and frank when needed.

May 2023

I absolutely love Jennifer and her approach to talking to me and how she holds me accountable. Complete confidence in her ability to understand my situation and emotions and help me understand myself.

Apr 2023

She is very nice and bubbly. Super easy to talk to.

Mar 2023

I think she is wonderful. Never condescending or judgemental, just listens to my feelings and tries to offer tools to help me process. She’s helped me tremendously

Mar 2023

Jennifer is amazing as always. I’m so grateful to have finally found a therapist that is the best fit for my needs.

Apr 2023

She’s awesome

Jan 2023

She’s the best

Jan 2023

Working with Jennifer has been invaluable to the quality of life I live. And I’m grateful I made a decision to seek her help.

Dec 2022

Jennifer is compassionate, understanding, and a wonderful listener. She helped me gain back my concentration and self-confidence. She is very professional, yet having a meeting with her makes me feel very comfortable as if I am talking to a wise friend. I really appreciate what she has done for me and highly recommend her to everyone.

Dec 2022

I misclicked pls dont take that first answer serious Jennifer is great

Dec 2022

she’s absolutely amazing, she’s helped me come so far in my journey and continues to help me through all of my ups and downs

Oct 2022

She’s great!

Sep 2022

Good energy and picks up on behaviors well to help identify and reframe them. She’s relatable and I am glad to be working with her.

M.E.·Jul 2022

She is knowledgeable.. understanding.. very helpful

K.E.·Jun 2022

Jennifer is excellent. She explains the psychological reasoning behind her advice/thoughts and knows what questions to ask in order to explain a feeling or situation. I look forward to my sessions with her and would highly recommend her to anyone!

T.A.·May 2022

Jen is always positive every single session and supports any issues I have and immediately addresses them. We always work through things in a productive manner and I feel significantly better after our sessions

M.E.·May 2022

She's great.

J.O.·Apr 2022

Jennifer has helped me through one of the most difficult times in my life for the last two years. She is truly a skilled professional. I especially appreciate that instead of telling me how to handle a situation that is difficult for me she instead asks the right questions and gives me the right tools to find the solutions for myself. She has helped me become a more emotionally resilient person which is such an invaluable gift.

M.I.·Apr 2022

Jennifer helped me out of a dark place i truly appreciates how she is guiding me through the rough days

E.V.·Apr 2022

Jennifer has been able to give me really great advice about how to better my life and my emotions. She gives resourceful information that you can rely on and trust. She is really great at answering all my questions and giving me tactics to help with my challenges.

E.M.·Mar 2022

She’s amazing!!!

D.J.·Feb 2022

Jennifer is a very easy person to talk to and is extremely supportive. Her expertise has really helped change my life already in the short time we have been working together. Her positivity is enlightening and what I look forward to every week.

M.E.·Dec 2021

She’s really great. I’m glad to have as a therapist

E.M.·Dec 2021

Jennifer is a wonderful and knowledgeable therapist. I’ve grown a lot during my time with her and have more days where I feel like there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. I wish I had met her decades ago.

M.A.·Nov 2021

I've been working on myself with Jennifer's help for a year now. It's my first go-around with the therapy/counseling thing, and I can't express enough how supportive she's been throughout the experience. She helps tune in to what's on my mind or troubling me, and she helps me figure out what to do about it. It's a work in progress on my end, but I would absolutely recommend this woman to anyone who just needs some support, or an open ear with a mountain of suggestions behind her to help make your day a little better.

E.R.·Sep 2021

I started working with Dr. Maggar last November, and I am so incredibly grateful for this app pairing me with her. She has helped me through some really icky situations over the past year, and I feel like I’m building a healthy foundation of coping skills and boundaries. 10/10 would recommend Jennifer to anyone.

A.M.·Sep 2021

Jennifer has not only helped me work through trauma that has affected my day to day life and demeanor for years, but has given me the tools to feel confident moving forward myself. My struggle with intrusive thoughts stemming from trauma had taken over my life, but I feel like I have returned to myself and can successfully cope with the thoughts when they do come my way. I would recommend Jennifer to anyone looking for a personable, professional, and knowledgeable counselor who will really listen to your concerns and help give you the power to take your life back.

S.A.·Jun 2021

I have only had one session but I feel at ease

K.E.·Jun 2021

Since starting counseling in November, I have had an extremely good experience with Jennifer Maggar. She is a kind, compassionate, and caring individual who listens without judgement and provides plenty of tools to help cope with everyday struggles. I would highly and happily recommend her to my friends and family.

A.M.·May 2021

Jen has extremely high emotional intelligence and is able to help me see what is really going on in my life. She has given me so many tools to help me cope with everything from traumatic situations to just improving day to day conversations and interactions. I would highly recommend her.

J.O.·Mar 2021

Jennifer is amazing! I’ve been in her care for some time now and see growth in myself. She’s very knowledgeable and patient.

M.A.·Feb 2021

Oh goodness! If there were words for how much Jennifer has really seen me, gotten to the root of me with such compassion, empathy, and understanding, and genuinely helped me in ways I’m already starting to notice in my life, I would say them here. But I’m not sure there are words that can adequately capture or express what she has done for me. Yet, I will leave more anyway. She is a such a caring and compassionate soul with a true gift for helping people - you would be lucky to have her come into your life.

T.A.·Jan 2021

Jennifer is a great counselor. She has helped me get through some difficult situations and has given me skills to deal with anxiety and depression and situations in my life.

J.A.·Jan 2021

Jennifer has been a wonderful help to me. I was sexually harassed and I had a hard time coping. She has helped me develop a positive way of thinking and I also know how to control my emotions much better. I feel like a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders.

A.M.·Dec 2020

Jen is really a perfect therapist for me. She’s kind, understanding and great at listening. She also keeps me focused on my goals and offers a variety of ways for healing. I appreciate that she also likes holistic approaches such as yoga, meditation and breathing exercises. While Jen is very knowledgeable and professional, it feels like I’m talking to an old friend. I would recommend everyone to Jen. In fact, all of my friends know about her already. :)

C.H.·Dec 2020

She is amazing

D.O.·Nov 2020

I give Jennifer a 10/10. She’s kind, helpful, and extremely insightful. I’m not the most social person, but I always feel very comfortable talking to Jennifer, even on the video calls. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

M.O.·Nov 2020

So far Jennifer has been so good to me and I wouldn’t want anybody else! I feel very comfortable with her and I continue to look forward to every session!

C.O.·Sep 2020

She's been very helpful and provides good feedback for my problems

W.Y.·Sep 2020

I’ve been with Jennifer about two weeks now and so far she is doing a great job with everything I ask. She listens and responds in a timely manner and seems to have the answer to every question I have. So yea I would recommend Jennifer to my friends and associates.

A.N.·Aug 2020

She always listens and is available. I feel very comfortable with her and so much more comfortable than I thought with video visits. She checks on my in between visits and is available by chat. Couldn’t be better!

S.H.·Aug 2020

She has been more than helpful, very consistent in messaging, and gives me many different options as to help me through my issues!

J.O.·Aug 2020

Jennifer has been great at helping me find coping mechanisms.

M.I.·Jul 2020

I have worked with Jennifer just a short while but in that short time she has already given me tools to help me manage my anxiety and emotions. She is also very welcoming and easy to talk to. I really appreciate that she knows how to make me feel comfortable with talking with her.

M.I.·Jul 2020

Jennifer is kind and makes me feel heard. Her strategies are clear and very action-based - I feel like she is guiding me through making progress in reducing my symptoms very quickly!

K.A.·Jul 2020

Jennifer helped me so much!!! I went to her because I was dealing with severe anxiety and insecurities. What I loved most about her is that she gave me actual tools that I could use on my own to help me overcome my anxiety. Jennifers tools and counseling work, but it was up to me to do the actual work and really take the time to practice them. She is so sweet, and has a really beautiful heart that could make anybody feel totally comfortable. I HIGHLY recommend!!

M.C.·May 2020

I really love working with Jennifer! She makes me feel really comfortable, does a great job of encouraging me, and she also gives me new tools and ideas to improve my mental health symptoms. She's pushed me to take more responsibility yet also be kind and compassionate toward myself on my journey. :)

N.A.·May 2020

Jennifer is such a wonderful person to work with. She understands the challenges I’m going through and provides the tools to overcome these. Even in just a few weeks I’ve had such noticeable improvement. I highly recommend working with her!

C.O.·Apr 2020

Jennifer is very helpful and reliable. I have already gotten a great deal of resources to help me with processing trauma and help my anxiety. She listens well and respond in a timely manner. She is pleasant and calming during live sessions.

S.H.·Apr 2020

Jennifer has been amazing so far. She listens well and gives great ideas and suggestions to cope based on my current situation. This counseling has been extremely helpful thus far and I have a better understanding of what I am dealing with since working with her.

A.M.·Apr 2020

Thank you Jennifer!

S.A.·Apr 2020

Jennifer is very knowledgeable and even though I’ve only been seeing her a short time I feel I have progressed.

S.A.·Apr 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Jennifer Kirkpatrick offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Jennifer Kirkpatrick works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Jennifer Kirkpatrick speak?

Jennifer Kirkpatrick speaks English.

How many years of experience does Jennifer Kirkpatrick have?

Jennifer Kirkpatrick has 7 years of experience.

Where is Jennifer Kirkpatrick licensed to practice?

Jennifer Kirkpatrick is licensed to practice in Michigan and Ohio.

Does Jennifer Kirkpatrick accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Jennifer Kirkpatrick does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Jennifer Kirkpatrick offer?

Jennifer Kirkpatrick offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Jennifer Kirkpatrick?

Jennifer Kirkpatrick can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Jennifer Kirkpatrick?

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