Jessica Van Berkum LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Fully Licensed in both Minnesota and South Dakota!

Accepting New Telehealth Clients at this time.

Jessica believes that we all experience struggles in our lives. To persevere means, “to continue in the course of action even in the face of difficulty.” This has significant meaning of getting through the difficulties of life and discovery of self. Jessica’s style is client-centered and systemic in nature. She understands the impact of relationships and systems in each person's life. She believes each client has perspectives and insight into their own lives. Jessica knows therapy is hard and is here to hold all emotions, bring hope, honesty, and humor. She is here to guide you to persevere through life's journey.

Jessica is passionate about working with relationships, individuals with chronic illness, and single adult women. She is LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC affirming. Jessica’s individual therapy specialties include life transitions/Adjustment Disorder, Grief and Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She incorporates self-care, mindfulness, and other activities in treatment. Her relational experience includes work with pre-marital counseling, couples/marriage/non-traditional relationships, parenting assessments, co-parenting, complex family systems, and other combinations of family therapy.

Jessica is a Minnesota Board Approved Supervisor for the Board Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT license) and the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (LPC/LPCC licenses). Providing internship/practicum experiences as well as clinical supervision for pre-licensed mental health practitioners. Not accepting new supervisees at this time.

Please see Jessica’s current interns and supervisees for immediate referrals.

Certifications & Trainings:

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

  • Minnesota Board Approved Supervisor for Board of Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT licensure)

  • Minnesota Board Approved Supervisor for LPC & LPCC

  • Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy

  • Complex Family Systems

Jessica is available for telehealth.