Therapist profile
Jessalyn Wininger, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Parenting and trauma
Continue with JessalynAbout
- LGBT issues
- Anger management
- CBT and ACT methods
About Jessalyn
Jessalyn Wininger is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with four years of experience. She works with adults on issues that often arise at home and in close relationships, including parenting concerns, LGBT-related matters, trauma and abuse, anger, anxiety, depression, and stress.
Clients can expect straightforward, practical conversation about what is happening in their life now. Jessalyn focuses on building skills for motivation, self-esteem, and managing strong emotions. She uses easy-to-understand tools rather than jargon, and aims to help people notice what is getting in the way and what they already do well.
Her approach draws on methods that teach new ways of thinking and coping. That can mean learning strategies to change unhelpful thoughts, practicing techniques to tolerate intense feelings, or exploring how attachment patterns affect current relationships. Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused, with attention to immediate problems at home or with caregivers.
People who come because they are parenting, caring for someone, or navigating relationship stress will find concrete steps to try between visits. Jessalyn also works with mood and trauma-related concerns, including panic, dissociation, and grief. She pays attention to how past attachment and rejection experiences still shape day-to-day life.
Her style is direct and practical. She helps people set clear, realistic goals and practices small changes in thinking and behavior. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for parenting stress, anxiety, and situations that feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thought patterns and behaviors that maintain low mood, panic, or anger. It often includes specific exercises and short homework to practice between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current reactions and closeness; it can help people who struggle with trust, abandonment fears, or relationship patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit the client's goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean mixing ACT, CBT, and attachment-focused ideas over time and adjusting based on what helps.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines, allow a quieter check-in during a break, or reduce travel time. They also let therapists assign short in-between-session practices, like thought records or mindfulness exercises, that are practical to do at home. Confirm the available session formats when scheduling so the setup matches daily life and goals.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family life?
She works with parenting stress, family conflict, relationship strain, and caregiving burden among adults.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches and clear conversation to help clients try new ways of thinking and coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LPC licensed in Missouri.
Can she see people who speak other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm the offered formats before scheduling.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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