Therapist profile
Jennifer Stevens, LCPC, LPC
LCPC counselor - Family and relationship concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and ACT methods
About Jennifer
Jennifer Stevens is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 16 years of experience practicing in Missouri. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and other life changes. Her work also addresses intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and challenges related to blended families and caregiving.
Jennifer pays attention to how problems show up in daily life. She talks with clients about patterns and family of origin themes that keep problems repeating. That includes communication problems, control issues, codependency, and commitment worries. She also supports people facing fertility or fatherhood concerns, infidelity, jealousy, and isolation.
Her approach blends practical skills with reflective conversation. She draws on cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices to help people notice what matters and act toward it.
Sessions tend to focus on understanding what a symptom does for a person, then building lasting skills. That may include emotion-focused work for relationship concerns and motivational interviewing for readiness to change. The emphasis is on clear, constructive steps people can try between sessions.
Jennifer worked in a variety of settings before private practice, giving her broad experience with relational and life-transition issues. To begin, the usual process is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, purposeful steps toward those values. It uses simple exercises to notice thoughts without getting stuck and to experiment with different behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting. It often includes short practical exercises between sessions to change patterns that cause distress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is aimed at understanding emotional responses that drive relationship patterns and learning new ways to respond to important others.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works with the client to identify goals and preferences, then tries methods that fit those aims. That collaboration may mean combining ACT, CBT, or EFT techniques across sessions until a good fit is found.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because they are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, for example by allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break or sessions that do not require travel. It can also reduce time spent commuting and let people use mindfulness or behavioral exercises in their everyday environment. Licensed professionals typically adapt worksheets, experiments, and emotion-focused exercises to work well in a remote setting.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Missouri, New Jersey, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she help with at home?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, grief, trauma, and intimacy-related problems.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a practical mix of conversation and skills work. Sessions often include problem solving, behavior change techniques, and reflective discussion about patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working in a range of settings with relational and life-transition concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Missouri.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are provided?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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