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Jennifer Mckinzie, LPC

  • Experience13 years
  • LocationMississippi
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Jennifer

Jennifer Mckinzie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Mississippi with 13 years of experience in mental health care. She draws on a broad background working with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, and ADHD to shape individualized support.

Background and approach

Her training and years in practice inform a pragmatic, empathetic approach that seeks to meet each person where they are. Jennifer emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while collaborating with clients to develop tailored plans.

She adapts conversations and strategies to the specific needs and goals presented, combining evidence-based methods with a client-centered stance. Jennifer recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and strives to make the process purposeful and outcome-oriented.

She maintains a set schedule and asks prospective clients to select times that align with her availability as they begin the therapeutic journey together.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Jennifer commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and creating a respectful space where a person's goals guide the work; it supports people who need validation, exploration, and collaborative planning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. She reviews a client's concerns, preferences, and goals together to determine which methods to prioritize and adapts techniques over time as needs evolve. This shared decision-making helps shape a plan that feels practical and personally relevant.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and access across different schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow consistent contact and the ability to use therapeutic tools between sessions, making it easier to fit care into a busy life while still working toward meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Jennifer works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy problems, addictions, and ADHD among other mental health and life challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends client-centered care with practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness, aiming to tailor interventions to each person's needs and preferences.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has 13 years of experience in mental health practice, applying that background to support people coping with emotional, relational, and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LPC credential with the designation MS LPC 2832 and provides services while licensed in Mississippi.
Does she offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?
Services are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for work with her?
Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How does billing and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments based on the therapist's available days.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Mississippi

Languages

English

What Jennifer can help with

Jennifer Mckinzie works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and depression.

Jennifer has 13years of work experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with grief and loss.

How Jennifer approaches therapy

Jennifer's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Jennifer is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Mississippi, with 13 years of clinical experience.