Jennifer Lane, LPC, LCPC

Jennifer Lane is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 20 years of professional experience. Licensed in both Missouri and Illinois, she has concentrated much of her work on adolescents while also providing therapy to adult clients. Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD, with additional attention to social anxiety, phobia, and common young adult concerns.

Jennifer approaches each client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to match individual needs and goals. She draws on a range of evidence-informed methods to address motivation, confidence, and depressive symptoms while supporting practical coping strategies for everyday challenges. Recognizing that beginning therapy requires courage, she emphasizes steady support and collaboration as clients work toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Counseling

Jennifer uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative environment where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach emphasizes empathy and respect and is helpful for building self-esteem, addressing life transitions, and supporting young adults as they define goals and values.

She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is commonly used to reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress and to develop concrete coping skills that translate well to daily life.

Mindfulness therapy is another element in her practice, offering tools to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness techniques can support stress management and improve emotional regulation when integrated with other therapeutic work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jennifer works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as scheduling flexibility and easier access to consistent care. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that works best for their lifestyle and comfort while maintaining regular contact with their therapist.