Jeffrey Ayers is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, and work-related concerns.
01About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Ayers is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, and work-related concerns. He brings six years of clinical experience and a practical, down-to-earth approach to sessions. Jeffrey aims to make counseling feel approachable and useful for everyday problems.
Before becoming a counselor he worked seven years at the United States Postal Service and then returned to school to study psychology and counseling.
He holds an Associate of Science, an Associate of Arts, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Education in Counseling, a Graduate Certificate in College Student Mental Health, and an Education Specialist degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Background and approach
He completed his provisional license hours at Lincoln University providing pro bono counseling to community members and college students. In session he focuses on building a respectful connection first. He uses an integrated mix of methods, often drawing on client-centered listening, mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques.
He also uses solution-focused strategies and motivational interviewing to help clients set and reach practical goals. Jeffrey works with people on common life struggles like grief, relationship concerns, parenting stress, body image, and career direction. He also supports those dealing with chronic illness, caregiver strain, and substance use challenges.
Sessions emphasize clear strategies, small steps, and finding what fits each person. He practices in Missouri and offers services in English. His style is warm and receptive, with a focus on tailoring counseling to each person’s needs.
02Credentials
- LPC (Missouri)
- License 2019025509 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1922826759 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jeffrey lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Jeffrey names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Jeffrey names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How Jeffrey Uses Talk Therapy Online
Jeffrey commonly draws on client-centered therapy to create an accepting space where people can talk about what matters to them. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping the client guide the conversation toward what they want to change.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. CBT helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and unhelpful patterns by teaching practical strategies and manageable steps to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jeffrey collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress is made. This keeps therapy flexible and focused on what the client needs most.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a shorter check-in, and messaging lets people reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to fit counseling into busy lives and keep momentum between meetings.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does he help with?
Jeffrey works with a wide range of problems including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, and career concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a warm, receptive style that starts with building a trusting connection. Sessions combine client-centered listening with practical tools from mindfulness and cognitive behavioral approaches.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of experience in mental health practice, including work in university counseling and community settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Missouri LPC - and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Session costs vary with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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