Jess Bakken
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (320) 238-8769

Reaching out for support can feel like a big step when life feels overwhelming, uncertain, or stuck. With over 25 years of experience in the mental health field, I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore challenges such as life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, trauma, or feeling disconnected from themselves. My approach is integrative, blending traditional therapy with holistic perspectives to help clients gain insight, reframe limiting patterns, and create meaningful change. I also offer Ketamine-Assisted Therapy as a specialized service to support deeper breakthroughs and lasting healing.
I help individuals navigate life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, trauma, and personal growth. Using an integrative approach, we work to uncover patterns, increase self-awareness, and create healthier ways of thinking and living. I also offer Ketamine-Assisted Therapy to support deeper insight and meaningful breakthroughs.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel vulnerable, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, gain clarity, and explore what truly matters to you. If you’re ready for deeper understanding, healing, and meaningful change, I would be honored to walk alongside you.
Call or Email Jess Bakken now for a free 15 minute consultation - (320) 238-8769
Let's Connect (320) 238-8769

Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- HealthPartners of MN and WI
- Medicaid
- Medical Assistance
- PreferredOne
- TRICARE
- UCare
Jess Bakken
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (320) 238-8769
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Minnesota / 02927 Jess Bakken
- Attended SCSU, MS, Graduated 2003
- License: School Counselor 411975 / 2003
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Jess Bakken
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (320) 238-8769
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Marital and Premarital
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Women's Issues
Jess Bakken
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (320) 238-8769
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Ketamine-Assisted
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Scent Therapy
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Jess Bakken
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (320) 238-8769
Location
Primary Location
Sojourn Counseling Group
111 College Ave
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
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