Therapist profile
Jeffrey Ayers, LPC
Missouri
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Missouri / 2019025509
- NPI1922826759
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMissouri
About
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Career guidance
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Ayers is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with six years of experience in mental health. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, and career or parenting strain.
Before counseling work he spent seven years with the United States Postal Service and then returned to school to study psychology and counseling. His academic path includes an Associate of Science from Brazosport College, an Associate of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Columbia College, a Master of Education in Counseling, a Graduate Certificate in College Student Mental Health, and an Education Specialist degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
He has worked as a school psychological examiner and as a K-12 school counselor. He completed provisional license hours at Lincoln University, offering pro bono counseling to community members and college students. Those roles shaped his interest in career counseling and school-related concerns.
In sessions he uses an integrated approach that draws from client-centered methods, mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused tools. The emphasis is practical: identify patterns, try specific skills, and track what helps reduce reactive anger or persistent worry.
People who want straightforward, work-focused sessions often find this approach useful. He aims to collaborate with each person to find what fits their goals and everyday life. If you want to address snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, or built-up resentment, he offers goal-oriented support to work through those patterns.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a working relationship. It helps people feel heard and decide which goals matter most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches specific skills to change reactions like snapping or ruminating. Mindfulness therapy adds simple attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and improve sleep.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. He will talk with the client about goals, try a few techniques, and adjust based on what helps. Sessions often mix practical skill practice with problem-solving and short coaching moments so people can test strategies between meetings.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick reset is needed. Many people find that video sessions work well for skills practice and role play, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth or visual focus is a concern. The therapist will discuss which format best fits scheduling and therapeutic goals during the initial match.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, career issues, parenting strain, and related problems.
What is his therapy style and approach?
He uses an integrated, client-centered approach that includes mindfulness-based CBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused tools to find practical skills that help.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of experience in mental health practice, including work as a school counselor and school psychological examiner.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and works with clients in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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