Jennifer Grunewald, LPCC

Jennifer Grunewald is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in Minnesota with ten years of experience in mental health and substance use care. She brings focused experience supporting people who are managing stress and anxiety, navigating addictions, coping with grief and loss, and adjusting to major life changes. Her work also addresses concerns around concentration and memory, and she offers practical strategies to help clients regain functioning and clarity.

Jennifer incorporates evidence-based skill building into her practice and has working knowledge of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills, using these tools to help clients manage intense emotions and improve day-to-day coping. She emphasizes a collaborative approach that meets each person where they are, tailoring intervention to the individual needs and goals presented in therapy.

In sessions she cultivates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely. Jennifer frames seeking help as a courageous first step toward a more satisfying life and focuses on empowering clients as they pursue change and growth.

Using Skills-Based Approaches in Online Care

Jennifer integrates practical, evidence-informed skills into online sessions to help clients manage immediate concerns and build long-term coping. One focus is dialectical behavior therapy - DBT skills - which teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help with intense emotions, relationship challenges, and impulsive behaviors. Another emphasis is on targeted coping strategies for stress, anxiety, grief, and addiction recovery that introduce concrete tools for managing cravings, reducing overwhelm, and navigating life transitions.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Jennifer works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, adapting techniques over time to find the best fit. This partnership helps ensure care aligns with the client’s needs and pace.

Online therapy with Jennifer is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and consistent access to support. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during life changes, and access care from wherever the client is located within the therapist's service area.