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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC

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Available both in-person and online
North Mankato, MN 56003
You may feel stuck in patterns that keep repeating—feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by shame, or impacted by past experiences. You want clarity, healthier boundaries, and freedom from what’s been draining you. Therapy can help you better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and move toward lasting healing, confidence, and peace—so you can step into a more authentic, hope-filled life.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples break free from unhealthy relational patterns, heal from trauma, and build strong, meaningful connections. Using evidence-based and compassionate approaches, I support clients in strengthening boundaries, reducing anxiety, and developing clarity, confidence, and lasting emotional wellness.
Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, especially when you’ve been carrying so much on your own. You don’t have to navigate it alone. Counseling offers a safe, compassionate space to be heard, understood, and supported. When you feel ready, taking that first step can open the door to meaningful healing, growth, and lasting change.
Call or Breaking Forth Counseling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (612) 997-0264

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

North Mankato, MN 56003

(612) 997-0264

Saint Paul, MN 55150

Website
Welcome! Please schedule a free consultation or appointment to connect and work though any relational stress you are experiencing!
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Life Transitions and Family Conflict 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Please reach out for a free 15 minute consultation!
Breaking Forth Counseling
Let's Connect (612) 997-0264
Photo of Jessica Smith - Breaking Forth Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

North Mankato, MN 56003

(612) 997-0264

Saint Paul, MN 55150

Website
Welcome! Please schedule a free consultation or appointment to connect and work though any relational stress you are experiencing!
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Life Transitions and Family Conflict 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Please reach out for a free 15 minute consultation!
Breaking Forth Counseling

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $150

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Coventry
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
  • Medica
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I utilize the platform Headway to manage insurance and billing. Upon creating a profile on Headway, insurance information will be obtained. Self-pay is also offered.
Photo of Jessica Smith - Breaking Forth Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Breaking Forth Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (612) 997-0264
"
I utilize the platform Headway to manage insurance and billing. Upon creating a profile on Headway, insurance information will be obtained. Self-pay is also offered.
Photo of Jessica Smith - Breaking Forth Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Breaking Forth Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (612) 997-0264

Qualifications

    Marriage & Family Therapist: Jessica Lynn Smith

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Minnesota / 2659 Jessica Lynn Smith
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 17 years
  • Attended Bethel University, Masters in Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2009
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Winona State University Addiction Counseling Graduate Certificate / 2021
  • Certificate from Bethel Seminary Marriage and Family Certificate / 2010
Photo of Jessica Smith - Breaking Forth Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Breaking Forth Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (612) 997-0264
Photo of Jessica Smith - Breaking Forth Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Breaking Forth Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (612) 997-0264

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Life Transitions
  • Family Conflict

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Infidelity
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Spirituality
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Breaking Forth Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (612) 997-0264
Photo of Jessica Smith - Breaking Forth Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Breaking Forth Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (612) 997-0264

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Christian Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Jessica Smith - Breaking Forth Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Breaking Forth Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (612) 997-0264
Photo of Jessica Smith - Breaking Forth Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Breaking Forth Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (612) 997-0264

Location

Primary Location

North Mankato, MN 56003

(612) 997-0264

Additional Location

Saint Paul, MN 55150

(612) 997-0264
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Welcome! Please schedule a free consultation or appointment to connect and work though any relational stress you are experiencing!
Photo of Jessica Smith - Breaking Forth Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Breaking Forth Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Call for a free consultation now - (612) 997-0264
"
Welcome! Please schedule a free consultation or appointment to connect and work though any relational stress you are experiencing!
Photo of Jessica Smith - Breaking Forth Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Breaking Forth Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LADC
Call for a free consultation now - (612) 997-0264