Therapist profile
Jenifer Pittman, LPC, LCPC
Licensed counselor - Family and parenting focus
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- Anxiety and depression
- Parenting strain
- CBT and ACT methods
About Jenifer
Jenifer Pittman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 19 years of experience. She focuses on common household and family stresses such as anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship concerns, addiction, and grief. Her work also addresses issues like attachment, body image, codependency, and career stress.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Jenifer helps people name what feels overwhelming and then works with them to build skills for managing emotions. She uses clear tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and to practice new behaviors that fit daily life.
Her approach draws from several well-known therapies. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify thought patterns that feed anxiety and depression. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people focus on values-based actions when feelings are intense. Attachment-Based Therapy is used when family history and close relationships shape current struggles.
Jenifer often blends mindfulness and dialectical behavior techniques to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance. She also uses client-centered methods to listen and reflect so clients can find their own solutions. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults across varied settings, and brings that practical experience into sessions.
Sessions can be short-term problem solving or longer work on deeper patterns. Clients can expect straightforward guidance, skill practice, and support in applying what they learn back at home. Her goal is to help people build more reliable ways to cope and to recognize personal strengths.
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Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
Jenifer commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that reflect personal values. This can help when strong emotions make daily responsibilities or parenting feel overwhelming. CBT focuses on spotting thought patterns that lead to anxiety or low mood and on practicing concrete behavior changes to reduce symptoms.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy when relationship patterns and family history affect how someone connects now. That approach looks at past and present relationship dynamics and their effect on trust, communication, and closeness. Deciding which mix of methods to use is collaborative; the therapist and client look at needs, goals, and what feels manageable, then try approaches that fit those priorities.
Confirm current session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is difficult, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals often adapt work for parenting schedules, for example by focusing on brief skills practice or scheduling around school and work routines. Discuss practical details with the therapist when you schedule the first session to set expectations and plan how sessions will fit into everyday life.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she address?
She helps with parenting strain, family problems, family of origin issues, communication problems, and divorce or separation concerns.
How would she approach anxiety or depression?
She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills, alongside mindfulness practices to reduce emotional reactivity.
What is her professional background?
She has 19 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an LPC in Missouri and an LCPC in Illinois and is based in Missouri.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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