Jean Beatie , LPC, LCPC

Jean Beatie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Kansas with 35 years of counseling experience. She has worked with clients ranging in age from two to ninety-nine and brings a broad background across settings, including inpatient psychiatric care, a shelter for women affected by physical abuse and addiction, outpatient individual counseling, and current work as an elementary school counselor.

Jean’s clinical experience spans grief, anxiety and depression, family and relationship conflicts, life transitions, complex trauma and abuse, physical and sexual abuse, codependency, and issues faced by adult children of alcoholics. Her approach blends person-centered, holistic, multicultural, and integrative perspectives so that treatment is tailored to each individual’s story and cultural context.

She integrates evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused counseling to create practical, goal-oriented plans. Jean prioritizes collaboration, working alongside clients to set concrete goals and develop steps to address challenges. Her style is warm and supportive, acknowledging that meaningful change often takes time. She is committed to guiding clients through their journey and to helping them build skills for lasting progress.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Care

Jean uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client's own goals and values guide the work. This approach helps people who want an empathetic listening environment to explore self-understanding and personal growth.

She incorporates mindfulness therapy to teach practical skills for staying present, managing stress, and reducing anxiety. Mindfulness techniques can be useful for clients coping with grief, trauma symptoms, or emotional overwhelm.

Motivational interviewing is another tool Jean employs to help clients clarify their readiness for change and strengthen internal motivation. This method often supports work with addictions, ambivalence about life changes, and developing sustainable behavior shifts.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Jean collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible options that fit busy schedules and varied life circumstances. Jean is available for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access regular support, and apply therapeutic skills in everyday life.