Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- ADHD
How Jeffrey works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Ayers is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage strong emotions and everyday pressures. He focuses on anger, stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship and career concerns. He uses clear, direct talk to help people find workable steps forward.
He began a career with the United States Postal Service before returning to school to focus on counseling.
He holds an Associate of Science from Brazosport College, an Associate of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Columbia College, a Master of Education in Counseling, a Graduate Certificate in College Student Mental Health, and an Education Specialist degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Background and approach
Jeffrey has six years of experience in mental health practice. He completed his provisional license hours offering pro bono counseling at a university counseling center. He works as a school psychological examiner and as a Kindergarten through 12th grade school counselor.
His approach is warm and receptive. He emphasizes building a strong counselor-client relationship first. He adapts methods to each person instead of using the same plan for everyone.
In sessions he often blends mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques. He also draws on client-centered and solution-focused methods and motivational interviewing to set practical goals. The aim is to break down stigma about seeking help and to support clients as they test realistic changes.
People who want straightforward guidance for anger, life transitions, attention challenges, or substance concerns may find his style helpful. He offers conversation, tools, and short-term plans to tackle problems step by step.
What Jeffrey works with
Everything Jeffrey lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jeffrey's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jeffrey lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approach and online sessions work together
Jeffrey often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening carefully and following the client's lead to build trust and clarify goals. This approach helps people feel heard and considered when they talk about anger, relationship struggles, or life changes.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors. CBT gives clear, practical exercises that can reduce worry, improve sleep, and help manage impulses. Mindfulness therapy is another tool he uses to help people notice thoughts and sensations without immediately reacting, which can be useful for stress, anger, and attention challenges.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. He works with each person to see which methods match their goals and preferences, and adjusts plans based on what helps most. This collaborative process aims to set concrete, achievable steps rather than vague promises.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people talk face to face, phone calls require less bandwidth, live chat is good for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit sessions into work, school, or caregiving schedules and to keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Jeffrey
What kinds of problems can Jeffrey help with?
He works with many concerns including anger, stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, and relationship or intimacy issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is warm and receptive, focusing on a strong counselor-client relationship and practical steps that match each person's needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of experience in the mental health field, including time as a school counselor and a university counseling center clinician.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and practices with a background in school and clinical mental health settings.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he use?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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