Kellan Jenkins, MS, LPCC

About Kellan Jenkins, MS, LPCC

Kellan Jenkins, MS, LPCC, is a licensed professional clinical counselor at Choices Psychotherapy who specializes in working with children, teens, and young adults. With more than 15 years of experience, including many years supporting court-involved youth and families, Kellan brings a calm, steady presence to therapy. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping young people and their caregivers navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, impulsivity, and family conflict with more confidence and clarity.

Originally from Columbus, Georgia, Kellan’s interest in mental health grew from personal, family, and community experiences that deepened her desire to help others understand themselves and find healing. She now offers counseling through Choices Psychotherapy’s multi-location practice, providing support to Minnesota residents in person and via online therapy. Whether a young person is feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or misunderstood, Kellan works to create a space where they can feel heard, respected, and hopeful about the future.

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What Kellan Jenkins, MS, LPCC Treats

  • Anxiety Disorder
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Blended/Stepfamily Issues
  • Depression
  • Grief Management
  • High Risk Behaviors
  • Identity & Body Image
  • Life Transitions
  • Parent Child Interaction
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Serious And Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI)
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress Management
  • Substance Abuse
  • Traumatic Loss
  • Women’s Issues

Who Kellan Jenkins, MS, LPCC Treats

  • Children (as young as 9)

  • Teens/Adolescents

  • Young Adults

Locations

  • Minnetonka, MN

  • Telehealth

Treatment Options

  • INDIVIDUAL SERVICES:
  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Behavioral Modification
  • Child Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Supportive Psychotherapy
  • Trauma Focused CBT

Who Kellan Helps

Kellan primarily works with children, adolescents, and young adults who are navigating complex life experiences at home, in school, and in their communities. Many of her clients are dealing with big emotions, conflicts with caregivers, and need a therapist who understands both their struggles and their strengths. Families who work with Kellan often seek support in improving communication, rebuilding trust, and finding healthier ways to manage stress and behavior.


Clients Kellan works with:

  • Children and pre-teens
  • Teens and young adults
  • Court-involved and justice-involved youth
  • Youth in or with a history of foster care or child welfare involvement
  • Parents and caregivers seeking support in understanding and connecting with their child or teen

Concerns she can help with:

  • Therapy for anxiety and worry
  • Depression counseling and low mood
  • Mood disorders and emotional ups and downs
  • Trauma and post-traumatic stress responses
  • Impulsivity, risk-taking, and behavior concerns
  • Substance use concerns in adolescents and young adults
  • Family conflict, communication issues, and relationship strain

Kellan uses language and examples that make sense to teens and young adults while addressing serious issues like trauma, justice involvement, and family stress with sensitivity and respect. For many families, working with her offers a path toward more stability, understanding, and hope.

Therapeutic Approach

Kellan’s therapy style is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in genuine respect for each young person and family. She knows that walking into therapy, especially when it is encouraged by adults, can feel intimidating, so she focuses first on building safety and trust. Sessions move at a pace that feels manageable, and young people are invited to share their story in their own words while Kellan listens closely and without judgment.

Clinically, Kellan is trained primarily in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured approach that helps clients explore how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to support emotion regulation and distress tolerance, person-centered therapy to keep the client’s voice at the center, and strength-based approaches that highlight resilience rather than focusing only on problems. In practice, this might look like exploring patterns in thinking, learning practical coping tools, practicing communication strategies, and identifying values that can guide healthier choices.

As a trauma-informed therapist, Kellan pays attention to how past experiences, such as instability and loss, shape a young person’s current reactions and relationships. She works to ensure that therapy feels like a place where clients have control, understand what is happening, and can say “no” or “not yet” when something feels too fast. When families are involved, she helps caregivers understand their child’s behavior through a compassionate lens and supports them in building more effective, connected ways of relating.

In our work together, you can expect:

  • To feel heard and respected as you share your story, at your own pace.
  • To set goals together so therapy focuses on what matters most to you and your family.
  • To learn practical coping skills for managing stress, strong emotions, and conflict at home, school, or in the community.
  • To explore patterns and choices without judgment, with attention to what has helped you survive and what might need to change.
  • To strengthen communication and relationships between teens and caregivers wherever possible.
  • To work with a therapist who values your strengths and believes in your capacity to grow, even after very difficult experiences.

Background & Training

Kellan earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Georgia Southern University and her Master’s degree in Community Counseling from Columbus State University. During graduate school, she completed an internship with the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, which sparked a long-term commitment to supporting court-involved youth and their families.
With over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, including 9 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Kellan has spent much of her career working with adolescents in the juvenile justice and foster care systems. Most recently, she served for seven years as a therapist with the Juvenile Court of Forsyth County, Georgia, providing individual counseling to court-ordered youth. She is a member of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and the American Counseling Association, reflecting her dedication to ethical practice and ongoing professional development.

Fit & Philosophy

Kellan may be a good fit for young people and families who want a therapist who is both direct and deeply compassionate. Her style is steady, down-to-earth, and engaged, which helps teens who might be skeptical of therapy feel more comfortable opening up over time. She understands that many adolescents she works with have been through multiple systems and may feel misunderstood or labeled, and she works intentionally to offer a different experience, one grounded in respect and genuine care.

At the core of Kellan’s philosophy is the belief that people are not “broken,” even when they are struggling or have made choices they regret. Influenced by the words of Viktor Frankl, she believes in helping clients find meaning even in painful circumstances and recognizes the strength it takes to keep going. Therapy, in her view, is a collaborative process where therapist and client work side by side to understand what is happening, name what hurts, and experiment with new ways of coping and connecting.

Kellan is committed to inclusivity, cultural humility, and honoring each client’s identity and lived experience. She takes time to understand family, community, and cultural context, especially for youth who have been marginalized or involved in systems that have not always felt safe. Her goal is to create a therapeutic relationship in which young people feel seen as whole people, not defined by a diagnosis, a file, or a court case.

Frequently Asked Questions

What issues does Kellan typically work with?

Kellan primarily works with children, teens, and young adults who are facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, impulsivity, substance use, and family conflict. She has extensive experience with youth involved in the juvenile justice and foster care systems and understands the unique stressors they encounter.

Who might be a good fit to work with Kellan?

Kellan may be a good fit for young people who want a therapist who is patient, supportive, and comfortable talking about complex life experiences, including legal involvement, school difficulties, or conflict at home. She is also a strong match for caregivers seeking a therapist who can help improve communication and support more effective, compassionate parenting strategies.

Does Kellan offer online therapy?

Kellan provides services through Choices Psychotherapy, a practice that offers both in-person sessions at its Minnesota locations and secure telehealth options for Minnesota residents, with telehealth therapy.. This structure allows many clients and families to meet with her online when that fits best with their schedules and needs.

What can I expect in the first session with Kellan?

In the first session, Kellan focuses on getting to know you or your child, understanding what has been going on, and hearing what you hope will be different. She will ask about history, current stressors, and strengths, and together you will begin to identify goals for therapy and what feels most important to work on first

Does Kellan see children, teens, and families?

Yes. Kellan specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults and often involves caregivers as part of the treatment when appropriate. She works to support both individual growth for the young person and healthier communication and relationships within the family.

How does Kellan work with court-involved or system-involved youth?

Kellan has many years of experience providing therapy to court-ordered youth and those involved in the juvenile justice and foster care systems. She understands the pressures and expectations that come with system involvement and strives to create a space where youth can be honest, feel respected, and work toward meaningful change, not just compliance.

How do I schedule an appointment with Kellan?

To schedule an appointment, contact Choices Psychotherapy by calling 952-544-6806 or submitting an online appointment request. You can mention that you are interested in working with Kellan Jenkins, MS, LPCC, and the intake team will help determine availability and next steps.

Key Takeaways -Why Work With Kellan

  • Extensive experience with youth: Over 15 years in the field, including many years working with court-involved and foster care–involved adolescents and their families.
  • Specialized focus on teens and young adults: Support for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, impulsivity, substance use, and family conflict in children, teens, and young adults.
  • Collaborative, trauma-informed approach: A therapy style that is supportive, strength-based, and attentive to safety, pacing, and the impact of past experiences.
  • Evidence-based modalities: Training in CBT with integration of DBT skills, person-centered, and strength-based approaches tailored to each client.
  • Family and relationship focus: Emphasis on improving communication and relationships between youth and caregivers whenever possible.
  • Part of a comprehensive practice: Care delivered within Choices Psychotherapy’s integrated system of therapy, psychiatry, DBT groups, and telehealth options in Minnesota (and telehealth in Florida).

Next Steps

If you are looking for a therapist who understands the realities of growing up under pressure—from school, family, or the court system—working with Kellan may be a meaningful next step. Call Choices Psychotherapy at 952-544-6806 or submit an online appointment request and mention that you are interested in seeing Kellan Jenkins, MS, LPCC. You do not have to have everything figured out before reaching out; starting therapy is a strong and hopeful choice.

If you are a caregiver seeking support for your child or teen, you are not alone in trying to navigate big emotions, behavior changes, or system involvement. Contact Choices Psychotherapy at 952-544-6806 or complete the online request form to explore whether Kellan is a good fit for your family. Together, you can begin building more understanding, connection, and stability at home.