Jennifer Kim-Ardakani, LMFT
Minnesota · 7 years in practice
Jennifer Kim-Ardakani is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Minnesota with seven years of clinical experience.
License and registration
- LMFT, Minnesota
- 4369 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1104697903 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Jennifer
Jennifer Kim-Ardakani is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Minnesota with seven years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and relationship concerns. Jennifer listens without judgment and works with each person to set clear, realistic goals for change.
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She blends teaching skills with time in conversation so people can try new ways of coping and then talk about what worked.
Background and approach
Sessions are paced to match each person's needs, and she adapts methods as progress unfolds. Jennifer draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and build clearer action steps. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas guide how she explores relationship patterns and emotional needs.
Hypnotherapy is also listed among her tools and may be used when appropriate to support focus and relaxation. She often addresses issues like abandonment, attachment wounds, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, communication breakdowns, control struggles, and life purpose concerns. Jennifer also works with mood disorders, narcissism-related difficulties, and the aftermath of divorce or separation.
People who meet with her can expect straightforward guidance, concrete strategies, and a calm, respectful tone. She encourages small experiments between sessions so learning carries into daily life.
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
- Hypnotherapy
- 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)
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or ACT helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that reflect their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and when worry prevents meaningful steps forward.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors. It works well for anxiety, depression, and problems where changing routines and reactions can reduce distress.
Hypnotherapy is sometimes used to support focused attention and relaxation, which can make it easier to work on habits, stress responses, or emotional reactions. It can be combined with other approaches when it seems helpful.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and recommend methods to try. Sessions may shift over time as progress and feedback show what helps most.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Video calls allow visual connection and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer brief check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make scheduling easier and can help therapy fit into a busy life.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and relationship issues, plus related topics like abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
What is her style in sessions?
The style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She mixes conversation with skill teaching and practical exercises to try between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has seven years of professional experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist in Minnesota.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - practicing in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and the cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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