Therapist profile
Jennifer Wickersham, LPC
Licensed counselor - Family and parenting focus
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About Jennifer
Jennifer Wickersham is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Missouri with 21 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, grief, and other life changes. Jenn also addresses topics such as sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and issues around intimacy and LGBT concerns.
Her approach centers on building a straightforward, person-centered relationship. She uses client-centered methods to listen first and then sets solution-focused goals together. Cognitive behavioral techniques are a frequent part of sessions, helping people notice and reshape the thoughts that drive unhelpful reactions.
Jenn also draws on emotionally-focused ideas when relationship or attachment concerns are part of the problem. Mindfulness strategies and motivational interviewing are used when they help someone stay engaged and put changes into practice. She aims to offer practical coping strategies and clearer ways to manage emotions day to day.
Her background includes working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, and performing clinical assessments to guide intervention choices. She prefers least-restrictive interventions and has used phone and online methods in her practice.
People who come to her can expect direct conversation about goals, concrete skills to try between sessions, and regular check-ins on progress. She helps people break down problems into manageable steps and focuses on what can change now.
How sessions work
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Jennifer commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting, straightforward working relationship so the person can set their own goals and decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors, and provides practical techniques to change patterns that cause distress.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She will work collaboratively with the client to decide which methods suit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean starting with one approach and adding mindfulness or motivational interviewing techniques when those fit the situation.
Her background notes experience using online and phone methods. Please confirm the specific session formats offered before booking. Online or phone options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy family schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. Sessions conducted remotely still focus on goal setting, practicing coping strategies between meetings, and regular review of progress to make sure the approach is working for the client.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Missouri, West Virginia
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting difficulties, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centered and solution-focused, using practical techniques and collaborative goal setting to address immediate problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience providing counseling and clinical assessments for a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Missouri and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography mentions using phone and online methods in her practice; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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