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Jenifer Papaccio, LPC
Missouri
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Jenifer
Jenifer Papaccio is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 10 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, career issues, bipolar management, and coping with life changes.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered approaches, and mindfulness practices. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, then practicing different ways of responding. Neurocognitive ideas about how the brain learns and changes are also part of the work when relevant.
Her background includes crisis intervention, correctional counseling, private practice, community mental health, and work with the intellectual disabilities community. That variety informs practical strategies for everyday problems. She aims to turn skills learned in sessions into changes that fit daily life.
In session she identifies patterns that keep problems going and introduces concrete exercises to shift those patterns. Expect short, structured interventions alongside time to talk through what’s most pressing. Homework and skills practice are used to build new habits between meetings.
She encourages a clear plan for goals and checks progress as therapy continues. People who want focused, practical work on thoughts, behaviors, and coping often find this style helpful.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Jenifer uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and then test small changes. CBT helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with stressful life events. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build flexible responses, which can help when worry or avoidance gets in the way.Client-centered techniques and mindfulness exercises appear during sessions as straightforward listening and guided practice. Those methods support attention to what matters day to day and simple skill rehearsal for managing distress. Together these approaches give both short exercises and longer practice to try between meetings.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She frames that choice as a collaborative process and checks in about what is most helpful. Goals, preferences, and practical needs guide how interventions are used so the plan fits the client rather than the other way around.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins or longer skill-building meetings depending on what is needed.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, sleep, parenting strain, anger, career concerns, bipolar management, and life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to practice different responses. Sessions include brief exercises and homework to apply skills between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She has ten years of experience that include crisis intervention, correctional counseling, private practice, community mental health, and work with the intellectual disabilities community.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and provides services based in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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