Jennifer Yahnke-Del Angel , LPCC

Jennifer Yahnke-Del Angel is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Minnesota with six years of professional experience. She works with people facing addictions, bipolar disorder, and depression, offering a strengths-focused approach that recognizes each person as the expert of their own story. Jennifer emphasizes the abilities and resources clients already have and partners with them to build the changes they seek.

She approaches therapy with a belief that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life requires courage, and she aims to support and empower clients through that process. Her style centers on collaboration and practical support so clients can move through challenges at a pace that fits their goals and circumstances. Jennifer also notes that she is generally available for sessions on weekends, which can make scheduling easier for people balancing busy lives.

As an LPCC, Jennifer combines clinical training with a compassionate, client-centered perspective to help people navigate mood concerns, substance-related struggles, and other life stressors. Her practice emphasizes respect for each individual story and a focus on achievable steps toward greater well-being.

Approaches for Online Care and Therapeutic Support

Jennifer uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person seeking help leads the conversation and sets the pace. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and recognizing the client as the primary expert on their life, which can be especially helpful for people navigating personal changes and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to help identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-focused, and it can be effective for addressing anxiety, depression, and mood-related symptoms by teaching tools that can be applied between sessions.

Motivational Interviewing supports people who are weighing change, such as those working on addiction or behavior change. It uses collaborative conversation to strengthen motivation and clarify personal goals, helping clients move toward choices that align with their values.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jennifer works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, access support from different locations, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.