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. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, relationship and family concerns, parenting stresses, grief, ADHD, and many other issues, offering a calm, respectful presence that helps clients explore what matters most to them.

Her practice is rooted in a person-centered philosophy that recognizes clients as the experts on their own lives. Jennafer combines compassion, curiosity, and encouragement while drawing on strengths-based and trauma-informed ideas to identify and build resilience. She aims to help clients uncover practical skills and coping strategies while honoring each person s pace and priorities.

Jennafer values a collaborative, trusting relationship in which humor and humanity are part of the work when appropriate. As an LPC - a state-licensed mental health professional - she seeks to create an environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful changes and move forward from where they are now.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Jennafer Matthews integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client s goals guide the process - it is useful for people seeking support with self-esteem, life transitions, relationships, and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it effective for anxiety, depression, and many everyday coping challenges. Mindfulness Therapy is also part of her toolkit, offering practical techniques to increase present-moment awareness and reduce stress, which can benefit those dealing with anxiety, chronic stress, or difficulty regulating emotions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Jennafer works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she tailors methods over time so therapy remains practical and relevant to the client s life.

Online therapy with Jennafer is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options allow clients to fit sessions into busy schedules, connect from different locations within her licensed region, and continue steady progress even when in-person visits are not possible. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver effective, goal-focused care that meets clients where they are.