Jessalyn Wininger, LPC

Jessalyn Wininger is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people make concrete changes. She focuses on helping clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship and identity concerns. Jessalyn frames therapy around clear goals and steady steps forward.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness exercises are used to build emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Attachment-focused ideas guide work on trust and closeness in relationships.

Jessalyn works with issues often tied to identity and life stress, including LGBT concerns, gender dysphoria, and grief. She also addresses mood and attention concerns such as bipolar disorder, ADHD, panic, and disruptive mood challenges. Addictions, anger, and coping with big life changes are common topics in sessions.

Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. She asks about what matters most, then suggests practical strategies to test between sessions. Homework tends to be small and doable so people can try changes between meetings.

With four years of professional experience, Jessalyn aims to create a calm, supportive space where clients learn skills and notice progress. Her style is warm and goal-oriented, helping people move from feeling stuck toward clearer choices and manageable steps.

CBT, ACT, and attachment work in online sessions

Jessalyn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking that keep problems active and then try practical ways to change behavior and mood. CBT often focuses on short, clear exercises and small experiments that clients can do between sessions.

She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. Attachment-based ideas are used to understand patterns in close relationships and to practice new ways of connecting and setting boundaries.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. The process is collaborative and adjusted as progress is tracked.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversation and exercises that benefit from face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions are an option when audio-only fits better, and live chat or text can support brief check-ins, skills practice, or flexible scheduling. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to continue work between appointments.