Jodi Fortner, LPC

Jodi Fortner is a Licensed Professional Counselor-level clinician who brings 12 years of experience helping people understand how their thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. She holds the LPC credential, a state license to provide professional counseling, and practices in Missouri. Jodi integrates trauma-informed principles with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor treatment to each person's needs.

Her work centers on helping clients process difficult experiences and build practical coping strategies for stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports people navigating life changes and young adults who are learning to prioritize self-love and healthy coping. Jodi focuses on actionable skills so clients can face challenges with greater calm and confidence.

In sessions she emphasizes clear connections between thinking patterns and emotional responses, then collaborates with clients to test small changes that produce meaningful improvements. Whether addressing symptoms of trauma or everyday stressors, Jodi aims to create a steady, outcome-oriented process that fits each person’s goals and pace.

Online Therapy with Targeted Approaches for Stress and Trauma

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more balanced ways of thinking. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills for shifting reactions and behaviors. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on clients’ strengths and immediate goals, using focused conversations to identify small, actionable steps that lead to measurable progress. It can be especially useful when people want concrete change in a shorter timeframe. Trauma-Focused Therapy supports processing and integrating traumatic experiences through techniques tailored to reduce overwhelming symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work, and Jodi collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels manageable and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, so people can engage in therapy from different settings and schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support when life is busy or transitions are underway, while working with licensed professionals who adapt approaches to each individual.