Jeffrey Ayers, LPC

Jeffrey Ayers is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and a wide range of life challenges. He brings a calm, warm presence and focuses on building a trusting relationship first. His style is approachable and respectful so people can speak honestly about what’s going on.

He returned to school after several years in a different career to pursue counseling. He holds an Associate of Science, an Associate of Arts, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Education in Counseling, a Graduate Certificate in College Student Mental Health, and an Education Specialist degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He completed provisional licensure hours providing pro bono counseling at a university counseling center.

In practice he adapts his approach to each person. He uses cognitive behavioral methods alongside mindfulness and client-centered ideas to help people notice thoughts, try new behaviors, and reduce overwhelming feelings. He also draws on solution-focused and motivational strategies to set practical goals and keep progress moving.

He has experience as a school psychological examiner and a Kindergarten through 12th grade school counselor, and he has worked with college students in campus settings. That background supports work on career questions, school-related stress, and transitions.

Jeffrey helps people with concerns including ADHD, addiction, trauma and grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and many kinds of life changes. He emphasizes collaboration and realistic steps people can take between sessions.

How therapy approaches guide online care

Jeffrey often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is practical and works well for anxiety, mood concerns, sleep problems, and managing symptoms like impulsivity or cravings.

He also uses client-centered methods that prioritize listening and understanding the person's perspective. This approach helps people feel heard and shapes goals around what matters most to them.

Mindfulness-based practices are woven into sessions to build attention and calm. Short mindfulness exercises can help reduce stress and make it easier to try the behavioral changes discussed in therapy.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Jeffrey will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then try approaches that fit. Plans can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation, phone can be used when bandwidth is limited, live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options let people keep momentum and practice skills between sessions.