- Mindfulness based CBT
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused skills
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Ayers is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Missouri with six years of clinical experience. He lists stress, anxiety, self esteem, career concerns, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and related areas among his focus areas. He describes work with intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, anger, bipolar concerns, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue.
He trained through a sequence of degrees including a Master of Education in Counseling and an Education Specialist degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He also holds a Graduate Certificate in College Student Mental Health and has experience as a school psychological examiner and K-12 school counselor. Early in his counseling work he completed provisional licensure hours providing pro bono counseling at a university counseling center.
In sessions he uses a client-centered stance and integrates methods to match each person’s needs. He often draws on mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused tools, and he uses motivational interviewing when exploring change and goals. He also applies practical career counseling skills for work-related concerns.
Jeffrey emphasizes building a strong client-counselor relationship before moving to techniques. Meetings tend to focus on concrete steps, skill practice, and short-term goals as appropriate. He aims to reduce stigma around seeking help and to support people in making steady changes in daily life.
People reading on a phone should know he favors plain language, direct problem solving, and methods that are practical to use between sessions. Prospective clients who want to know about session logistics should confirm current options before scheduling.
How his approaches translate to online work
Jeffrey often uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on the relationship and what matters most to the person. That approach is about listening carefully and shaping sessions around the client's priorities, which can help when social anxiety makes direct conversation hard.He also works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT offers concrete exercises and behavioral experiments that can be practiced between meetings to reduce avoidance and build confidence in social situations.
Mindfulness Therapy is another part of his toolkit and involves simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness in stressful moments.
Finding the right approach is usually collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how techniques fit into daily life, then adjust methods over time based on what helps most.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel to appointments. Licensed professionals can use these benefits to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving routines without promising a specific format.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
Jeffrey lists stress, anxiety, self esteem, career issues, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, and many related topics.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach and integrates mindfulness-based CBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to match individual needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of experience in mental health work, including school counseling and community counseling roles.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor holding a Missouri LPC and practices in Missouri.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.