- Years in practice
- 26
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Jennifer
Jennifer Wickham is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 26 years of experience. She focuses on parenting concerns alongside stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and mood challenges. Jennifer aims to help parents and individuals find practical ways to feel steadier and more confident in daily life.
She uses a down-to-earth style in sessions. Conversations are collaborative and goal-focused. Jennifer mixes evidence-based tools with attention to relationships and parenting rhythms so clients can try small changes that fit their lives.
Background and approach
Her background includes a master’s degree in mental health counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Stout and specialized training in infant, early childhood, and family mental health from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Jennifer has worked in adolescent residential treatment and community mental health settings, and she consults for the Wisconsin Association of Infant Mental Health.
Therapeutic methods she draws on include attachment-based approaches, client-centered care, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, and EMDR for trauma work. Sessions often combine practical skill-building, reflective conversation, and paced trauma processing when appropriate. Outside work she is a parent, trains for RAGNAR events, practices yoga, plays viola, and enjoys reading and crafting.
She encourages steady, intentional steps toward change and supports clients as they identify strengths and build habits that matter.
What Jennifer works with
Everything Jennifer lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jennifer helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jennifer lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online parenting work
Attachment-based work focuses on relationships and emotional connection. It helps parents and caregivers notice patterns in bonding and responsiveness so they can build more predictable interactions with their children.Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and the client's own goals. The therapist follows the client's lead, offers reflection, and helps people make choices that fit their values and family rhythms.
Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thoughts and routines. It provides concrete tools to manage anxiety, low mood, and stress by practicing new thinking and behavior patterns between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose or combine methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. This means trying practical skills first and bringing in trauma-focused work when it seems useful and timely.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match daily life. Video is useful for deeper conversation and interactive exercises. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Chat and messaging fit people who prefer written reflection or need flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into parenting routines, work schedules, and busy days.
Questions people ask about Jennifer
What concerns does Jennifer address?
She helps with parenting challenges, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. Other focuses include ADHD, relationship strain, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical with a warm, nonjudgmental tone. Conversations focus on small, doable steps that fit daily life.
How long has she practiced and what is her background?
She has 26 years of clinical experience and has worked in adolescent residential treatment and community mental health. She also consults for the Wisconsin Association of Infant Mental Health.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, LPC, and practices in Wisconsin.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and with therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.
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