Jennifer Gadberry

Jennifer Gadberry, LPC, helps people facing stress, anger, anxiety, and life transitions. She works with individuals who are struggling with relationships, parenting challenges, grief, eating concerns, ADHD, and mood changes. Her approach is grounded in listening and practical steps that fit everyday life.

Jennifer has practiced counseling in Southeast Missouri for over 23 years. Her background includes work as a crisis counselor, residential therapist for children and teens, and providing outpatient care. She has also taught psychology at the college level and supported young adults through transitions.

Her counseling style is client-centered. She listens first, then helps people decide what change would look like for them. Jennifer uses cognitive-behavioral exercises and solution-focused planning to break problems into manageable steps.

Sessions may include mindfulness and relaxation exercises, narrative activities, and homework that helps shift thoughts and behaviors. She emphasizes strengths and practical tools rather than long explanations. The goal is steady progress toward clearer thinking and better day-to-day coping.

Jennifer describes faith as part of her worldview and may incorporate hope-focused language when it fits a client’s values. She aims to build a respectful relationship and to collaborate on goals. If someone wants help sorting through anger, family conflict, or other concerns, she offers a straightforward, compassionate approach to moving forward.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust. The therapist offers a nonjudgmental space and follows the client’s lead to identify what matters most and where to start. This approach helps when someone needs respect and steady support as they consider change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses short exercises to notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. It is useful for anxiety, anger, mood shifts, and for managing daily stress with practical tools and short homework between sessions.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes quick, concrete steps toward a clearer goal. It helps people identify small changes that make a real difference and track progress over time.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences rather than assuming one path is right for everyone.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are set by the therapist. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits often help people maintain momentum between appointments and apply tools during daily life.