Jennifer Yahnke-Del Angel , LPCC

Jennifer Yahnke-Del Angel is a licensed professional clinical counselor in Minnesota with six years of clinical experience. As an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - she focuses on supporting people who are coping with addictions, managing bipolar disorder, or working through depression.

She works from the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be tapped to overcome life's challenges. Jennifer aims to create a collaborative space where clients can explore goals, build skills, and make practical changes at a pace that feels right for them.

Recognizing that seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, she offers steady support and empowerment throughout the therapeutic process. She has weekend availability for sessions mostly, which may help people fit care into busy schedules.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Change

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration. In this approach she follows the client's lead, helping people explore their values and strengths so they can pursue goals that feel meaningful and authentic. It is often useful for building self-understanding and improving relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small, practical experiments to change thoughts and behaviors. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and challenges that involve unhelpful habits or coping strategies.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve mixed feelings about change. It supports readiness for action and can be particularly useful when addressing addictions or making lifestyle changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jennifer will collaborate with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals often combine techniques to tailor care for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to connect from different locations. These options can increase accessibility and help maintain continuity of care when schedules or circumstances change.