- Stress and anxiety
- Career concerns
- Mindfulness CBT
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Ayers is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with six years of experience. He helps people who are juggling the pressures of early adulthood and other life stages. His work covers stress, anxiety, depression, career questions, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, and related issues such as sleep problems and low self-esteem.
He began his career outside counseling and later returned to school to change careers. He holds associate and bachelor degrees in relevant fields, a Master of Education in Counseling, a Graduate Certificate in College Student Mental Health, and an Education Specialist degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He completed provisional licensure hours providing pro bono counseling at a university counseling center.
Jeffrey describes a client-centered way of working where building the relationship comes first. He uses mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and draws on solution-focused and motivational techniques when helpful. Sessions are adapted to what an individual finds most useful rather than following a single method.
He also has experience in school settings as a school counselor and school psychological examiner, and in career counseling for people deciding on next steps. That background informs practical help with job transitions, study stress, and balancing responsibilities.
Jeffrey aims to reduce the stigma some people feel about seeking help. He encourages direct, goal-oriented conversations about challenges and next steps, and will work with clients to set achievable goals and track progress.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting relationship and responding to what the client brings. It helps people who need a steady, respectful listener while they sort priorities and emotions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It offers concrete tools for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and procrastination, and can be used to set practical steps toward career or study goals.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting carried away by them. It can reduce reactivity to stress and improve focus for people managing ADHD or burnout.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Jeffrey collaborates with clients to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts methods if something isn't working. That collaborative planning happens in early sessions and during regular check-ins.
Session formats are not specified in his biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-in meetings when time is limited, or avoid travel to an office. Licensed professionals often use video for in-depth work and phone for shorter check-ins, but check which formats this therapist offers when you schedule.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, career questions, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, sleep difficulties, low self-esteem, and related issues such as isolation and codependency.
How would he describe his therapy style?
His style is client-centered and relationship-focused. He uses mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and integrates motivational and solution-focused techniques as needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of experience in mental health practice, including work in university and school counseling settings.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Missouri and has graduate degrees in counseling and related fields.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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