Jennafer Matthews , LPC

Jennafer Matthews is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 11 years of experience supporting children, teens, and adults through a wide range of mental health challenges. As an LPC she holds a professional counseling license and brings clinical training to work with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and feelings of being stuck in life.

Her practice is firmly person-centered, grounded in the belief that each individual is the expert on their own life. Jennafer accompanies clients with compassion, curiosity, and steady encouragement, helping them identify their strengths and build resilience. She integrates strengths-based and trauma-informed perspectives to guide practical skill-building and recovery while respecting each person’s pace and preferences.

Jennafer blends clinical care with warmth and, when appropriate, a dose of humor, reflecting the view that healing does not always have to be heavy. Above all, she aims to establish a trusting, collaborative relationship in which clients feel heard and empowered to pursue meaningful change. Reaching out for support is framed as a courageous first step, and she values the opportunity to join clients on their path forward.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Jennafer Matthews draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy to shape online care. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the work and is useful for exploring identity, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) emphasizes practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts and feelings, which can support stress management and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jennafer works collaboratively with each client and with other licensed professionals as needed to determine which methods best align with the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress or circumstances change.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility and accessibility for different schedules, locations, and comfort levels. These options make it easier for clients to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and work with a therapist from where they are most comfortable.