- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Trauma-focused methods
About Traynette
Traynette Jenkins-Reese is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 24 years of experience. She works with common young adult concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, stress, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing family and blended family problems, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, and self-esteem struggles.
She has worked across settings including residential treatment, outpatient programs, in-home work, and employee assistance programs. That background means she is familiar with practical problems that come up in everyday life, like communication breakdowns, juggling roles, and managing strong emotions.
Her approach centers on the person in front of her. She uses client-centered methods to start from each person's current needs and goals. From there she draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused methods to help people identify unhelpful patterns and try concrete changes.
When trauma or abuse is part of the story, she integrates trauma-focused work to address those experiences and their effects. Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-oriented, with attention to small, doable steps rather than long lists of theory.
People who choose her often want a pragmatic counselor who helps them sort priorities, set boundaries, and rebuild a sense of direction. She offers straightforward guidance and works with clients to create realistic plans for daily life and relationships.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's priorities and experiences. It involves listening, reflecting, and shaping sessions around what matters most to the client, which can help with young adult concerns like identity, career choices, and relationship stress.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to find patterns that get in the way. CBT is practical and goal-focused, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants concrete strategies to try between sessions.
Solution-focused therapy emphasizes small, achievable changes and building on what already works. It can be helpful when someone wants quick, step-by-step goals for problems like communication breakdowns or managing intense emotions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That conversation helps shape whether sessions emphasize skill practice, trauma processing, or short-term problem solving.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time so sessions fit around work or study. Confirm the available session formats and how they fit your routine before you schedule.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, stress, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting and family problems, self-esteem, anger, and coping with life changes including blended family issues.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses a client-centered style that starts from the person's needs. She then uses practical techniques from CBT and solution-focused work to set goals and try concrete changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years working in the mental health field, including residential treatment, outpatient, in-home services, and employee assistance programs.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and practices there.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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