- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Jennifer
Jennifer Walsh is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, as well as trauma, self-esteem, anger, and coping with life changes. She also addresses ADHD and compassion fatigue.
Jennifer's background includes a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Years working in education shaped how she talks with parents and educators about children's social and emotional development. She also draws on her experience raising seven sons to understand the practical strains families can face.
Her approach centers on the person in front of her. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and build a working connection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy are used when specific thinking patterns or short-term goals are the focus. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is part of her stated toolkit for addressing emotions and attachment-related patterns.
Jennifer helps people talk through parenting challenges, blended family issues, adoption and foster care topics, caregiver stress, and communication problems. She also supports those dealing with abandonment, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and midlife questions. Practical coping skills for panic attacks and depression are included when needed.
Sessions begin with a plan that fits the person’s goals. The early work is often clarifying what matters most and choosing a few concrete steps to try. She asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to get started and then schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Jennifer commonly draws from Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help identify and work with strong emotions and attachment-related patterns that affect relationships and closeness. EFT can help people name feelings and try new ways of responding to one another. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening and building a trusting working relationship, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different coping strategies. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, and mood-related concerns. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and situation. That might mean trying EFT-focused exercises for emotional patterns, using CBT tools for panic or anxiety, or combining approaches over time. Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing check-ins from a quieter setting, or by choosing sessions that require less bandwidth or camera use when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals will discuss how to structure sessions so they fit work, family, and daily routines.Areas of expertise
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, plus trauma, self-esteem, anger, depression, ADHD and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered, focusing on building a working relationship and listening carefully before suggesting next steps.
What experience does she bring?
She has six years of counseling experience plus a background in elementary education and many years working with children and parents.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription 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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