- Client-Centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Jennifer
Jennifer Wickersham is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practising in Missouri with 21 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, depression, and issues tied to family of origin. She also addresses parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Jennifer uses a person-centered way of working that focuses on building a genuine therapeutic relationship. She combines that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts and feelings shape behavior. Her sessions aim for practical steps - restructuring unhelpful thoughts and developing coping strategies.
Her background includes clinical assessments to guide which interventions might help most. She favors the least restrictive approaches and has experience using phone and online methods as part of care. That experience informs how she plans sessions and sets goals with people.
In sessions she helps people clarify short-term, solution-focused goals. Conversations tend to look at patterns carried from earlier family life, current relationship dynamics, and concrete habits that get in the way. The work often involves skills practice between meetings and reviewing what changes are or are not working.
People who choose her often want straightforward tools for anxiety, clearer communication in relationships, or help adjusting after a life change. She draws on motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques alongside CBT when those approaches fit the person's needs.
How her approaches translate to online work
Jennifer often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns. CBT sessions typically involve noticing thought-feeling-action links and practicing restructuring techniques to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a respectful, collaborative relationship. That approach focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can name their goals and decide what feels most useful.
Motivational Interviewing appears in sessions when someone is weighing big changes. It uses open questions and reflective listening to clarify motivation and set manageable next steps.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jennifer will discuss goals, current needs, and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try and how to pace progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use phone or video choices that match their bandwidth and comfort while focusing on skills practice, communication patterns, and problem-solving.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Missouri, West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression, and a range of family-related concerns including family of origin issues and parenting strain.
What is her therapeutic style?
She practices a person-centered approach that focuses on a genuine relationship, combined with practical techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families and has provided clinical assessments to guide interventions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Missouri and works from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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