Jenifer Pittman is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship or intimacy concerns.
01About Jenifer
Jenifer Pittman is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She has 19 years of experience and offers straightforward guidance to people who are feeling overwhelmed. Jenifer emphasizes practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier in day-to-day life.
She blends several counseling methods to match each person's needs. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, noticing unhelpful thoughts, and building skills to manage emotions.
Background and approach
Jenifer often uses mindfulness and acceptance strategies alongside cognitive-behavioral techniques to address patterns that get in the way of progress. Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then helps create small, realistic goals people can try between sessions.
Conversations are meant to be plain and focused on what will change a person's day-to-day experience. Jenifer has worked across diverse settings with children, adolescents, and adults, and has experience supporting people through life transitions, loss, and substance concerns. She pays attention to attachment and family-of-origin issues when those are relevant to current problems.
People who want clear skills and steady support may find her style helpful. She aims to help clients build self-worth, reduce distressing symptoms, and improve relationships through practical coping strategies and gradual, sustainable change.
02Credentials
- LPC (Missouri)
- License 2008009408 · expires June 2027
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180011801 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1134770589 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jenifer lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Jenifer names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Jenifer 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
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice painful thoughts and feelings without fighting them, and to commit to actions that match personal values; it can help with anxiety, depression, and avoidance patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments, which is useful for anxiety, mood problems, and some eating concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with intimacy, trust, and family-of-origin issues.Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, what has or has not helped in the past, and personal preferences. Sessions may combine methods so the plan fits the person's life and needs rather than sticking to a single technique.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people share thoughts between sessions or use therapy in moments when typing is more convenient. These options make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules and maintain continuity during life changes.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns are addressed?
Jenifer supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, eating issues, bipolar challenges, and related struggles like codependency and body image.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is collaborative and practical. Jenifer listens, helps set small goals, and teaches skills people can use between sessions.
What is Jenifer's professional background?
She has 19 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings and life stages.
What credentials and location are listed?
Jenifer holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Missouri with licensing noted for MO LPC and IL LCPC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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