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Jessalyn Wininger, LPC
Missouri
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Jessalyn
Jessalyn Wininger is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with four years of clinical experience. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT-related concerns, anger, and issues with motivation and self-esteem. Jessalyn uses clear, practical strategies to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
She focuses on skills that people can use between sessions. That includes learning ways to shift unhelpful thoughts, experimenting with small behavior changes, and practicing emotion regulation. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented so progress can be tracked over time.
Jessalyn draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, attachment-based work, and mindfulness practices. She combines these approaches to match what the person needs in the moment rather than relying on a single method.
Many clients bring concerns such as relationship strain, grief, sleeping problems, ADHD symptoms, or difficulty coping with life changes. Jessalyn also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment challenges, caregiver stress, guilt and shame, and intimacy-related questions.
Her style emphasizes collaboration and practical steps. People can expect to set clear goals, track small experiments, and review what works. Jessalyn guides clients through concrete tools for managing panic, mood shifts, addictive urges, and day-to-day stressors.
How these approaches translate to online sessions
Jessalyn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT sessions often include clear steps to try between meetings and simple ways to track progress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying values and taking committed actions even when difficult feelings appear, which can help with motivation, anxiety, and life changes.She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns and how past connections influence current stress. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what fits the person’s needs and preferences.
Session formats are not listed explicitly in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit meetings into work or caregiving schedules, avoid travel time, and use quieter surroundings when possible. Online work still centers on practical skills, goal setting, and short experiments to try between sessions, with follow-up in later meetings to review what helped.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She works with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT-related concerns, anger, and self-esteem issues, among other topics listed in her profile.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Sessions include practical exercises and tracking to see what changes help.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has four years of professional experience and uses a mix of CBT, ACT, DBT, attachment-based approaches, and mindfulness in her work.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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