Jenifer Pittman, LPC, LCPC
Missouri and Illinois licensed counselor with broad expertise
- Stress and anxiety
- Family and relationships
- Trauma and addiction
About Jenifer Pittman
Jenifer Pittman is a licensed counselor who brings 19 years of clinical experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults from varied backgrounds and life circumstances. Holding the credentials LPC and LCPC, she is licensed to practice professional counseling in Missouri and Illinois - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Her work focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, and a broad range of family and life transitions.
Jenifer emphasizes a collaborative, strength-based approach that helps individuals identify and build on personal resources while learning practical skills to manage emotions and behaviors. She blends evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques, tailoring interventions to each person rather than following a single template. Her experience includes supporting families through conflict and separation, assisting people with substance use issues, and working with those facing eating concerns, intimacy challenges, caregiving stress, and attachment-related difficulties.
Whether a person seeks short-term coping tools or longer-term growth, Jenifer aims to create an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where concerns can be explored and realistic steps toward improved well-being can be developed. She helps clients clarify goals, identify unhelpful patterns, and practice new skills that support greater self-worth and life satisfaction.
Jenifer emphasizes a collaborative, strength-based approach that helps individuals identify and build on personal resources while learning practical skills to manage emotions and behaviors. She blends evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques, tailoring interventions to each person rather than following a single template. Her experience includes supporting families through conflict and separation, assisting people with substance use issues, and working with those facing eating concerns, intimacy challenges, caregiving stress, and attachment-related difficulties.
Whether a person seeks short-term coping tools or longer-term growth, Jenifer aims to create an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where concerns can be explored and realistic steps toward improved well-being can be developed. She helps clients clarify goals, identify unhelpful patterns, and practice new skills that support greater self-worth and life satisfaction.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jenifer Pittman have?
Jenifer Pittman has 19 years of experience.
Is Jenifer Pittman a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LPC and LCPC. License details are MO LPC 2008009408 and IL LCPC 180011801.
In which languages does Jenifer Pittman provide therapy?
Jenifer Pittman provides therapy in English.
Where is Jenifer Pittman located?
Jenifer Pittman is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Jenifer Pittman as my therapist?
You can work with Jenifer Pittman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jenifer Pittman work with international clients?
Jenifer Pittman does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jenifer Pittman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Therapeutic Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and emotions without letting those experiences dictate their actions. It emphasizes identifying personal values and taking small, values-driven steps even when feelings are uncomfortable, which can help with anxiety, avoidance, and low motivation.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that formed in early relationships and shows how those patterns influence current connections. By exploring attachment styles and building new relational skills, this approach can support work on intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and family conflict.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used for depression, anxiety, stress management, and challenges like anger or compulsive habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jenifer collaborates with each person to determine which strategies fit their goals and preferences, adapting techniques over time so the work remains relevant and effective.
Online therapy can make consistent care more accessible by offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling around work, family, or caregiving responsibilities and allow licensed professionals to deliver focused support without requiring in-person travel.