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Jeffrey (Jeff) Cohen

Experienced LPC focused on practical growth

LPC Missouri

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages
English
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About Jeffrey

Jeffrey (Jeff) Cohen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with two decades of clinical experience.

Background and approach

He works from a warm, relaxed style that aims to put clients at ease while focusing on practical strategies for stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, addiction, grief, parenting, anger, career challenges, depression, and coping with life changes. He emphasizes building resilience and helping people pursue goals they set for themselves.

Jeff draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a core method to address patterns of thinking and behavior that affect relationships and daily functioning, and he pairs that approach with motivational and solution-focused techniques when they fit a client's needs.

His background includes work in residential treatment settings and with military personnel and veterans, which contributed to an appreciation for diverse cultural, faith, and value perspectives. He describes his role as offering guidance and support through periods of change, helping clients translate difficulties into opportunities for growth.

Practical Approaches for Online Change

Jeff often relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then develop concrete skills to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; this approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and relationship stress. He also integrates Motivational Interviewing, which focuses on enhancing a person's own motivation to change by exploring ambivalence and building commitment to chosen goals.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the collaborative process. The therapist works together with each client to determine which approaches best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and allow clients to continue consistent work on goals regardless of location, while preserving continuity with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jeffrey address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, intimacy-related matters, self-esteem, addictions, grief, parenting, anger, career concerns, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
He uses a warm, relaxed, and light manner while relying on practical approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with motivational and solution-focused techniques to help clients set and reach their goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience, including work in residential treatment environments and with military personnel and veterans.
What credentials and location are associated with his practice?
He is an LPC in Missouri with licence number MO LPC 2004005226 and practices from that state.
Does he work in languages other than English or accept international clients?
He conducts sessions in English and is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for online work?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost managed for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English