Jeffrey Ayers, LPC

Jeffrey Ayers is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, career changes, and midlife challenges. He writes plainly and listens carefully to understand each person’s situation. His style is warm and receptive, and he focuses on building a strong counselor-client relationship from the start.

He began his career after seven years with the United States Postal Service and then returned to school to pursue counseling. He holds an Associate of Science from Brazosport College, an Associate of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Columbia College, a Master of Education in Counseling, a Graduate Certificate in College Student Mental Health, and an Education Specialist degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Jeffrey has six years of experience in mental health work and completed his provisional license hours providing pro bono counseling at a university counseling center. He also works as a school psychological examiner and serves as a Kindergarten through 12th grade school counselor. He draws on that background when helping people with career concerns, school-related stress, and life transitions.

In sessions he uses an integrated approach tailored to each person. He combines mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered conversations and solution-focused planning. He also uses motivational interviewing techniques when exploring change and commitment.

Jeffrey aims to challenge the stigma around seeking help and to support people as they find practical steps forward. He encourages small, achievable goals and open discussion about what matters most to each person.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person without judgment. It’s useful for people who need a space to talk and to be heard while deciding what matters most to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps with anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits by practicing new ways of thinking and doing.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness skills to help reduce reactivity and improve concentration. It can be helpful for stress, sleep problems, and staying grounded during life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels comfortable, then try methods that fit the person’s needs. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made as progress is tracked.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time, and use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also allows continuation of care across moves or changes in routine, while the therapist and client decide which methods and scheduling work best.