Jessica Pendal MA, LADC, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
As a therapist, I am committed to collaborative, compassionate mental health care that honors your autonomy and respects what makes you unique. Ultimately, I am here to help you help yourself to thrive. I practice eclectic therapy, meaning that I draw from a variety of disciplines, customizing the therapeutic process for each client by using whatever form of treatment, or combination of treatments, has been shown to be most effective for addressing a particular problem or achieving a specific client-defined objective. When it comes to mental health care “one size does not fit all,” I take an integrative, multi-modal approach to therapy. Your narrative, your history, and the realities that you navigate are unique to you – and a therapeutic method that might resonate with someone else may not resonate with you.
The specific types of therapy I often incorporate into treatment include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Additionally, I am a certified Accelerated Resolution Therapy®(ART) provider. ART is a brief evidence-based form of psychotherapy that combines techniques used in many other traditional psychotherapies and utilizes bilateral eye movements. ART allows your brain to focus on a problem, process emotions and sensations related to the problem, and find the solution to resolve it through memory reconsolidation. ART can be a powerful tool for those suffering with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, substance abuse, eating disorders, and other conditions.
Choosing to initiate mental health therapy, while daunting, is the important first step toward finding your peace. I work with adults ages 18+.
“Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.” ~ Unknown
AREAS OF FOCUS
- Neurodiversity, including Adult ADHD
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Substance Abuse / Addiction
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Grief and Loss, including Ambiguous Loss
- Life Transitions, including Job Loss, Empty Nesting, Retirement
- Childhood Abuse / Neglect
- Domestic Abuse
- Trauma and PTSD, including Cultural / Collective Trauma
- Chronic Pain / Health Issues
- Eating Disorders
- LGBTQ+
EDUCATION TRAINING LICENSE & AFFILIATIONS
I hold a Master of Arts from the Hazelden Betty Ford School of Addiction Studies. The program takes an integrative approach to the treatment of substance use disorders with an emphasis on mental health and co-occurring disorders. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) with the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Payment options include use of your health insurance (in or out of network), private direct payment per session, FSA or HSA plans. I accept most insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Preferred One, Aetna, UCare, Cigna, Medica, Optum, and UnitedHealthcare. I am also an approved Medicare provider; however, I am not currently taking on any additional Medicare clients at this time. Please contact me if you would like me to add you to my Medicare waitlist. Unfortunately, I am not an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider. I recommend contacting your insurance company to confirm the specifics of their coverage for therapy services. A limited number of sliding fee slots are sometimes available for those experiencing financial hardship. Please contact me to discuss the best option for you.
HOW TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
**Jessica is not taking any new clients at this time due to a full caseload.
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