- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- DBT skills use
About Jennifer
Jennifer Grunewald is a Minnesota LPCC with 10 years of experience in mental health and substance use work. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and life changes. She also supports people with attention concerns such as ADHD and difficulties with concentration and memory.
Jennifer uses straightforward, practical conversations to look at what is getting in the way of daily functioning. She draws on evidence-based approaches and DBT skills to teach specific coping strategies. Sessions focus on concrete tools for managing strong emotions, impulsivity, and substance-related urges.
She pays close attention to patterns that began in childhood and how those family of origin dynamics still affect relationships and behavior now. That can include communication problems, codependency, guilt and shame, and issues around blended family roles. Work often involves noticing repeated roles people fall into and trying different ways of relating and responding.
In sessions she works on building routines and short-term skills people can practice between meetings. For someone dealing with grief or major life changes, she breaks down steps to handle immediate stressors while addressing longer-term goals. For addictions and substance concerns, conversations include relapse prevention strategies and ways to manage cravings.
People who meet with Jennifer typically get a mix of skill practice, clear feedback, and planning for next steps. She encourages honest discussion about what helps and what does not, and adjusts the pace based on each person’s needs.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Jennifer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and draws on DBT skills in her work. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills focus on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, which helps with impulsivity and strong emotions. She also uses cognitive-behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors that reduce anxiety and support recovery from addictions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try an approach, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process guides whether more skills training, behavioral experiments, or planning for relapse prevention will be emphasized.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since no specific formats were listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people practice skills in the settings where they live and work. Ask about formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, coping with life changes, and attention concerns such as ADHD. Additional focus areas include family of origin issues, communication problems, and codependency.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach uses practical, evidence-based techniques and DBT skills to teach emotion regulation and coping strategies. Sessions emphasize skill practice and clear, actionable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience in mental health and substance use disorder work. That background informs her work with grief, addiction, and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LPCC licensed in Minnesota and practices with that credential. Sessions are offered to people in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the selected plan and regional factors.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to her and lets you pick a time for an initial meeting.
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