Depression, Anxiety, Life Transition, ADHD, Coping Skills, Behavioral Issues
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Jennifer
Jennifer Porter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with years of experience. She works with children, teens, adults, and families. Jennifer specializes in treating issues related to family dynamics, relationship issues, stress, depression, anxiety, life transitions, parenting issues, children's behavioral and academic issues, and more.
Jennifer earned her Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University, and is a Registered behavior therapist (RBT). She also incorporates cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), applied behavior Analysis (ABA), play therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and more.
Jennifer looks forward to helping you to incorporate mindset changes—she hopes to be there when the light goes on and you can see and feel the change. Schedule your session with Jennifer today.
NOTE: Please be aware that Jennifer does not see any client 12 and under via tele-health only schedule in person.
"With my vast experience, I provide a neutral ground to individuals and families to grow and strengthen themselves and each other."
Get to know Jennifer
Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?
God blessed me with the gifts of empathy and communication. Counseling has been the perfect fit for my gifts.
What types of clients do you work with best?
Adolescents and teens, families with children on the Autism spectrum.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
Flexibility and marketing advantages; it works well with my busy single mom life.
What's one thing you wish all clients knew?
If you do the work you will see the results.
What inspires you?
Mindset changes, when the light goes on and you can see and feel the change.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
For my young ones, some get to know you games. I will be sitting on the floor playing and finding out how to best help in this session.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
A bit about them and what they want to get out of coming to see me.
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first session?
I have a background in lots of things so that we can find what will work best for each client.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
Hang out with my kids, exploring and enjoying each other.
What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
Faith, my faith in God's plan and shining his light. My nickname has been Sunshine girl since I was 14, and I absolutely love it.
Can you tell us about a success you had with a client?
Just recently having a breakthrough with attachment. child came in not understanding what a parent is, having a very unhealthy view of a parent. no idea what it meant to be connected. to 2 months later, being able to express his connection to foster parents and siblings and the desire to want to stay connected.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 6 years
- Graduating institute
- Lindenwood University
- Graduating degree
- Master of Art in Professional Counseling
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