Jennifer Wickersham , LPC

Jennifer Wickersham, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 21 years of clinical experience based in St. Louis, Missouri. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, a credential that indicates formal licensure to provide mental health services. She has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families, and she has conducted clinical assessments to identify appropriate treatment options.

Jennifer emphasizes least restrictive interventions and supports the use of online and phone therapy as effective methods to support personal growth. Her clinical work focuses on anxiety and panic attacks, depression, PTSD, abuse and trauma, and relationship and family concerns. She combines a supportive, solution-focused stance with practical skills to help clients set and reach meaningful goals.

Grounded in a person-centered philosophy, Jennifer prioritizes a genuine therapeutic relationship and collaborative planning. She is highly experienced in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and guides clients through understanding how thoughts and emotions influence behavior. By applying cognitive reshaping, restructuring, and tailored coping strategies, she helps clients work toward measurable change and improved daily functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a genuine, respectful relationship where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client's own goals and insights. It is useful for people seeking an empathetic space to explore emotions and life challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is often applied for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties through practical exercises and skill building.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy addresses emotional patterns and attachment needs, particularly within couples and close relationships, by helping people express and respond to core emotions more effectively.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Licensed professionals and therapists will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules and to access support from home or while traveling. These options help increase accessibility and allow therapists to use the approaches above in ways that match each client's life and pace.